XnView Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

BID:52057

Info

XnView Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 52057
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 17 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 17 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Luigi Auriemma
Vulnerable: XnView XnView 1.98.5
XnView XnView 1.98.2
XnView XnView 1.98.1
XnView XnView 1.90.3
XnView XnView 1.98
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

XnView Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

XnView is prone to multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities because it fails to properly validate user-supplied input.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

XnView versions 1.98.5 and prior are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

XnView Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

The following proof-of-concept is available:

Solution / Fix

XnView Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

XnView Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities

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