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7.8

XnView Classic may execute harmful code via .fpx files

CVE-2017-9893 · published 9 years ago
Summary

XnView Classic for Windows version 2.40 can be tricked by a specially crafted .fpx image file to run code on your computer. This could allow an attacker to install unwanted software or take control of the system. Update to the latest XnView release or avoid opening .fpx files from sources you don't trust.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
xnview xnview 2.40
cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at Xfpx!gffGetFormatInfo+0x0000000000012548."
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at Xfpx!gffGetFormatInfo+0x0000000000012548."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published5 Jul 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9893 · NVD
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