Published:2011/07/05 Last Updated:2011/07/05
JVN#17844633
XnView may insecurely load executable files
Overview
XnView may use unsafe methods for determining how to load executables (.exe)
Products Affected
- XnView versions prior to 1.98.1
Description
XnView is a software for viewing and converting graphic files. XnView loads certain executables when using the "Open containing folder" function. XnView contains an issue with the file search path, which may insecurely load executables.
Impact
An attacker may execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the running application.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| XnView | Download |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2011.07.05
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse |
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Credit
Makoto Shiotsuki reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2011-1338 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2011-000050 |