HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-1942
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CVE-2007-1942

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 11, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow in FastStone Image Viewer 2.9 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image, as demonstrated by wh3intof.bmp and wh4intof.bmp.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-1942 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-1942. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

faststone1 product(s)
image viewer
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://ifsec.blogspot.com/2007/04/several-windows-image-viewers.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/24784
ADVISORYhttp://ifsec.blogspot.com/2007/04/several-windows-image-viewers.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/24784

All References (12)

→
http://ifsec.blogspot.com/2007/04/several-windows-image-viewers.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://osvdb.org/34664
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/24784Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2558
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464726/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23312
→
http://ifsec.blogspot.com/2007/04/several-windows-image-viewers.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://osvdb.org/34664
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/24784Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2558
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464726/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23312

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-1942
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 11, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-1942 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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