Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-4001 is a file-parsing flaw in XnView before 1.97.2. A malicious DICOM medical image could trigger memory corruption and might allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk is highest where users open externally supplied images or medical imaging files on desktops using old XnView versions. Exposure is likely limited to systems with XnView versions earlier than 1.97.2, especially workstations handling DICOM files from email, web downloads, removable media, or external partners. The source bundle does not identify broader products, libraries, or packaged downstream distributions. Prioritize remediation if the organization handles medical images or allows users to open external image files. This is older software risk, but potential code execution from a document-like file warrants cleanup during endpoint hygiene and legacy application review. Mitigation focus: Upgrade XnView to version 1.97.2 or later where installed.; Remove unsupported or unnecessary XnView installations from managed endpoints.; Avoid opening untrusted DICOM files in vulnerable XnView versions..
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- xnview-dicom-bo(56802)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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