CVE-2017-9914 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .bie file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at Xjbig+0x000000000000121b."

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

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-2017-9914Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9914Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9914?

CVE-2017-9914 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 .bie file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at Xjbig+0x000000000000121b."

How severe is CVE-2017-9914?

CVE-2017-9914 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-2017-9914?

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