CVE-2013-3937

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in xnview.exe in XnView before 2.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the biBitCount field in a BMP file.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.16% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory xnview.com
Affected: XnView XnView
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/52101 third party advisory not applicable
http://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=29087 vendor advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3937?
CVE-2013-3937 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-3937?
To fix CVE-2013-3937, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-3937 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-3937 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-3937?
CVE-2013-3937 affects XnView XnView.
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