CVE-2013-3938
CVE-2013-3938 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xnview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Xnview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in xnview.exe in XnView 2.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large NUM_ELEMENTS field in an IFD_ENTRY structure in a JXR file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-3938?
- Integer overflow in xnview.exe in XnView 2.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large NUM_ELEMENTS field in an IFD_ENTRY structure in a JXR file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2013-3938?
- CVE-2013-3938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-3938 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-3938?
- CVE-2013-3938 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-3938?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-3938 published?
- CVE-2013-3938 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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