CVE-2017-10739
CVE-2017-10739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xnview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Xnview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .rle file, related to a "Data Execution Prevention Violation starting at Unknown Symbol @ 0x000000000c1b541c called from xnview+0x00000000003826ec."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-10739?
- XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.40 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .rle file, related to a "Data Execution Prevention Violation starting at Unknown Symbol @ 0x000000000c1b541c called from xnview+0x00000000003826ec."
- How severe is CVE-2017-10739?
- CVE-2017-10739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-10739 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-10739?
- CVE-2017-10739 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-10739?
- 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-2017-10739 published?
- CVE-2017-10739 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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