CVE-2017-15803

Name: CVE-2017-15803
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-22T19:29:00.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.43 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dll file that is mishandled during an attempt to render the DLL icon, related to "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ntdll_77310000!LdrpResCompareResourceNames+0x0000000000000150.". EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XnView Classic for Windows Version 2.43 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dll file that is mishandled during an attempt to render the DLL icon, related to "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ntdll_77310000!LdrpResCompareResourceNames+0x0000000000000150."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xnview	Xnview	2.43

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15803Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15803Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15803?

How severe is CVE-2017-15803?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15803?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST