Heap-based buffer overflow in XnView Classic FLI file parser
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
XnView Classic from 2.52.5 is affected. A flaw in the FLI file parser lets the starting_line argument cause a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). A remote attacker can trigger it if a user opens a crafted FLI file.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
A flaw has been found in XnView Classic 2.52.5. Impacted is an unknown function of the component FLI File Parser. This manipulation of the argument starting_line causes heap-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Upgrading to version 2.52.6 is recommended to address this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
Upgrade XnView Classic to version 2.52.6.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
- Fix · CNA Classic (XnView) Fixed in 2.52.6
Timeline
- 2026-10-07 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-107125
- 2026-10-07 Alias added: GHSA-6qwg-pvpq-p453
- 2026-10-07 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-07 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM
References
More XnView vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-28601 XnView Classic before 2.51.3 on Windows has a Write Access Violation at xnview.exe+0x3ADBD0. CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2023-23157 XNSoft Nconvert 7.136 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via a crafted image file. CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2023-23156 XNSoft Nconvert 7.136 has an Exception Handler Chain Corrupted via a crafted image file. CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2024-15054 Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNSoft NConvert 7.163 (for Windows x86) allows attackers… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
- TI-2026-23418 XnSoft NConvert 7.230 is vulnerable to Use-After-Free via a crafted .tiff file CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.2
- TI-2026-23417 XnSoft NConvert 7.230 is vulnerable to Stack Buffer Overrun via a crafted .tiff file. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.2
Sources
- CVE-2026-107125 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-107125 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6qwg-pvpq-p453 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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