Vulnerability in FastStone Image Viewer by FastStone
CVE-2017-8785

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Faststone

Status
Image Viewer
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-8785?

FastStone Image Viewer version 6.2 is susceptible to an issue caused by mishandling malformed JPEG 2000 files. When these files are processed by the FSViewer.exe component, the vulnerability may allow attackers to manipulate the data flow, resulting in a potential denial of service due to access violations. This flaw emphasizes the importance of validating input data to prevent misuse by malicious actors.

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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