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CVE-2019-13256: XnView Classic could let attackers write files
CVE-2019-13256 · published 7 years ago
Summary
The XnView Classic 2.48 image viewer contains a flaw that allows a user to write data to the system without proper permission checks. An attacker could exploit this to place or modify files on a computer running the program. Update to the latest version of XnView Classic or apply the vendor's recommended patch to close the issue.
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| xnview | xnview |
2.48 cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
XnView Classic 2.48 has a User Mode Write AV starting at xnview+0x000000000032e849.
XnView Classic 2.48 has a User Mode Write AV starting at xnview+0x000000000032e849.
References
- https://github.com/apriorit/pentesting/blob/master/bugs/xnview/0x000000000032e84... Exploit Third Party Advisory
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)
Timeline
Published4 Jul 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-13256 · NVD
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