CVE-2019-9138: DaviewIndy 8.98.7 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-9138?

daviewindy: upgrade to newer than 8.98.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-9138 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9138 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-9138 affect?

CVE-2019-9138 affects daviewindy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). DaviewIndy 8.98.7 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed PhotoShop file that is mishandled by Daview.exe. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-9138 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting daviewindy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DaviewIndy 8.98.7 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed PhotoShop file that is mishandled by Daview.exe. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2019-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: datools

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-25 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datools daviewindy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.98.7

Fixed in: newer than 8.98.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy daviewindy || rpm -q daviewindy || daviewindy --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.98.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade daviewindy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade daviewindy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-9138?

daviewindy: upgrade to newer than 8.98.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9138 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9138 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-9138 affect?

CVE-2019-9138 affects daviewindy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). DaviewIndy 8.98.7 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed PhotoShop file that is mishandled by Daview.exe. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2019-9138?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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