CVE-2017-9894 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at Xfpx!gffGetFormatInfo+0x0000000000029272."

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xnview	Xnview	2.40

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9894Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9894Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9894?

CVE-2017-9894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at Xfpx!gffGetFormatInfo+0x0000000000029272."

How severe is CVE-2017-9894?

CVE-2017-9894 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9894?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xnview Xnview.