CVE-2019-17261
CVE-2019-17261 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Xnview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XnView Classic 2.49.1 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at Xwsq+0x0000000000001e51.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17261?
- XnView Classic 2.49.1 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at Xwsq+0x0000000000001e51.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17261?
- CVE-2019-17261 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-2019-17261 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17261?
- CVE-2019-17261 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17261?
- 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-2019-17261 published?
- CVE-2019-17261 was published on 2019-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/linhlhq/research/blob/master/README.md
- https://www.xnview.com/en/xnview/#changelog
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.49.1:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
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