CVE-2023-52173

Summary

CVE-2023-52173 is a vulnerability affecting XnView Classic versions prior to 2.51.3 on Windows. This issue results in a Write Access Violation in xnview.exe at the address 0x3ADBD0. The implications of this vulnerability are not fully understood as of now, but it potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code if they can successfully exploit it. Exploitation could lead to serious consequences, including data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise. Users are strongly advised to update their XnView Classic software to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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