CVE-2007-2194 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in XnView version 1.90.3, specifically affecting the handling of XPM image files. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by opening a specially crafted XPM file containing an overly long section string. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no authentication required. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its potential for exploitation, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.90.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:xnview:1.90.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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