How severe is CVE-2008-1461?

CVE-2008-1461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1461?

CVE-2008-1461 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1461 published?

CVE-2008-1461 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1461

CVE-2008-1461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xnview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Xnview
Published: 2008-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in XnView 1.92.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument on the command line. NOTE: it is unclear whether there are common handler configurations in which this argument is controlled by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1461?: Buffer overflow in XnView 1.92.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument on the command line. NOTE: it is unclear whether there are common handler configurations in which this argument is controlled by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2008-1461?: CVE-2008-1461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1461?: CVE-2008-1461 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1461 published?: CVE-2008-1461 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.92.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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