CVE-2017-15788 describes a critical vulnerability in XnView Classic for Windows, specifically version 2.43, where a specially crafted .dwg file can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk, as it can be triggered locally through user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) and result in high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting it is not currently a widespread threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.43CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.