CVE-2008-5870: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5870: FastStone Image Viewer 3.6 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash)...

FastStone Image Viewer 3.6 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed BMP image with large width and height values, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-1942.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue can crash FastStone Image Viewer 3.6 when a user opens a specially malformed BMP image. The supplied sources show denial of service only, not data theft, privilege escalation, or remote code execution. Business urgency is low unless this legacy viewer remains in production workflows handling untrusted images. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints that still run FastStone Image Viewer 3.6 and users who open untrusted BMP files. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs, supported fixed versions, or server-side exposure. Treat this as a legacy-software hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize removal or replacement where untrusted image files are common, such as support desks, investigations, or shared-file review workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for FastStone Image Viewer 3.6 or unmanaged legacy image viewers.; Check FastStone or vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported replacement options.; Restrict handling of untrusted BMP files in workflows using the legacy viewer..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 8, 2009, 18:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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