CVE-2013-3941

Description

Xjp2.dll in XnView before 2.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the Csiz parameter in a SIZ marker, which triggers an incorrect memory allocation, or (2) the lqcd field in a QCD marker in a crafted JPEG2000 file, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.32% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory xnview.com
Affected: XnView XnView
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3941?
CVE-2013-3941 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-3941?
To fix CVE-2013-3941, 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-2013-3941 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-3941 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-3941?
CVE-2013-3941 affects XnView XnView.
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