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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-28835

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNView before 2.50, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM bitmap file.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNView before 2.50, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM bitmap file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/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

VendorProductVersions
XnviewXnview< 2.50

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-28835?

CVE-2021-28835 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNView before 2.50, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM bitmap file.

How severe is CVE-2021-28835?

CVE-2021-28835 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-2021-28835?

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