Write Access Violation in XnView Classic for Windows
CVE-2023-52173

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Xnview

Status
Xnview Classic
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-52173?

XnView Classic versions prior to 2.51.3 on Windows are susceptible to a Write Access Violation. This issue arises within the executable file xnview.exe at a specific memory address, which could potentially allow unauthorized access or manipulation of memory resources. It underscores the importance of keeping software updated to prevent exploitation of such vulnerabilities.

References

https://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=46016
https://github.com/seyit-sigirci/Vulnerability-Disclosure...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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