CVE-2026-101202: Out-of-bounds Write in FastStone Image Viewer
CVE-2026-101202 is a medium severity vulnerability in FastStone Image Viewer up to version 8.3. It involves an out-of-bounds write flaw in the TGA Image Handler component. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely and requires user interaction. No vendor response or patch is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in FastStone Image Viewer versions 8.0 through 8.3 affects an unknown function within the TGA Image Handler component. An attacker can remotely trigger an out-of-bounds write condition by manipulating input, potentially leading to memory corruption. The flaw requires user interaction to exploit. The vendor was contacted but has not provided any response or patch. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in memory corruption due to an out-of-bounds write. This may lead to application instability or potentially arbitrary code execution, although the exact impact is not detailed. The attack can be launched remotely but requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor. Users should exercise caution when opening TGA image files from untrusted sources. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates or patches addressing this issue.
CVE-2026-101202: Out-of-bounds Write in FastStone Image Viewer
Description
CVE-2026-101202 is a medium severity vulnerability in FastStone Image Viewer up to version 8.3. It involves an out-of-bounds write flaw in the TGA Image Handler component. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely and requires user interaction. No vendor response or patch is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
FastStone
Image Viewer
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in FastStone Image Viewer versions 8.0 through 8.3 affects an unknown function within the TGA Image Handler component. An attacker can remotely trigger an out-of-bounds write condition by manipulating input, potentially leading to memory corruption. The flaw requires user interaction to exploit. The vendor was contacted but has not provided any response or patch. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in memory corruption due to an out-of-bounds write. This may lead to application instability or potentially arbitrary code execution, although the exact impact is not detailed. The attack can be launched remotely but requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available from the vendor. Users should exercise caution when opening TGA image files from untrusted sources. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates or patches addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T09:39:49.253Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abad997f7a7c54106390f9b
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 21:18:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 21:32:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 21:43:16 UTC
Views: 5
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