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7.8

XnView Classic can crash with malicious .fpx files

CVE-2017-9908 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The Windows version of XnView Classic (2.40) can stop working if it tries to open a specially crafted .fpx image file. This could be used by an attacker to disrupt the program or potentially affect the system. Update to a newer version or avoid opening .fpx files from untrusted sources.

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 cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "Read Access Violation s...
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "Read Access Violation starting at Xfpx+0x000000000000d6da."
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
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9908 · NVD
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