Buffer overflow in XnView 1.92.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument on the command line. NOTE: it is unclear whether there are common handler configurations in which this argument is controlled by an attacker.
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.click-internet.fr/index.php?cki=News&news=9 | exploit |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28259 | vdb entry exploit |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489658/100/0/threaded | mailing list |
| http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3761 | third party advisory exploit |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41245 | vdb entry |