CVE-2019-9968
CVE-2019-9968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xnview Xnview Classic 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: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Xnview Xnview Classic
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XnView Classic 2.48 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to ntdll!RtlQueueWorkItem.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9968?
- XnView Classic 2.48 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to ntdll!RtlQueueWorkItem.
- How severe is CVE-2019-9968?
- CVE-2019-9968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-9968 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-9968?
- CVE-2019-9968 affects Xnview Xnview Classic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-9968?
- 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-2019-9968 published?
- CVE-2019-9968 was published on 2019-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview_classic:2.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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