What is the severity of CVE-1999-1112?

CVE-1999-1112 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1112?

To fix CVE-1999-1112, users should upgrade to IrfanView version 3.08 or later, which addresses this buffer overflow issue.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-1112?

CVE-1999-1112 can be exploited via crafted Photo Shop image files containing long strings in the header.

Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-1999-1112?

IrfanView versions 3.07 and earlier are affected by CVE-1999-1112.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-1999-1112?

Exploiting CVE-1999-1112 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the target system, potentially leading to data compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1112

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

9/11/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1112: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 09 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in IrfanView32 3.07 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long string after the "8BPS" image type in a Photo Shop image header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IrfanView	<=3.0.7

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/781

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1112?
CVE-1999-1112 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1112?
To fix CVE-1999-1112, users should upgrade to IrfanView version 3.08 or later, which addresses this buffer overflow issue.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-1112?
CVE-1999-1112 can be exploited via crafted Photo Shop image files containing long strings in the header.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-1999-1112?
IrfanView versions 3.07 and earlier are affected by CVE-1999-1112.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-1999-1112?
Exploiting CVE-1999-1112 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the target system, potentially leading to data compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1112?
CVE-1999-1112 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1112?
To fix CVE-1999-1112, users should upgrade to IrfanView version 3.08 or later, which addresses this buffer overflow issue.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-1112?
CVE-1999-1112 can be exploited via crafted Photo Shop image files containing long strings in the header.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-1999-1112?
IrfanView versions 3.07 and earlier are affected by CVE-1999-1112.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-1999-1112?
Exploiting CVE-1999-1112 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the target system, potentially leading to data compromise.