CVE-2017-6078 : Security Advisory and Response

FastStone MaxView versions 3.0 and 3.1 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability due to a manipulated biSize field in a malformed BMP image.

Understanding CVE-2017-6078

FastStone MaxView 3.0 and 3.1 can crash when user-assisted attackers exploit a specific vulnerability in BMP images.

What is CVE-2017-6078?

The presence of a manipulated biSize field within the BITMAPINFOHEADER section of a malformed BMP image can result in a denial of service (application crash) in FastStone MaxView versions 3.0 and 3.1, when exploited by user-assisted attackers.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6078

This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the application, potentially disrupting user operations and causing inconvenience.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6078

FastStone MaxView versions 3.0 and 3.1 are affected by a specific vulnerability related to BMP image processing.

Vulnerability Description

User-assisted attackers can exploit a crafted biSize field in the BITMAPINFOHEADER section of a malformed BMP image to crash FastStone MaxView 3.0 and 3.1.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FastStone MaxView
Versions: 3.0 and 3.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers manipulate the biSize field in the BITMAPINFOHEADER section of a malformed BMP image.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-6078 vulnerability in FastStone MaxView.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid opening BMP images from untrusted or unknown sources.
Update FastStone MaxView to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks associated with opening files from untrusted sources.

Patching and Updates

Install patches and updates provided by FastStone to address the vulnerability and enhance application security.