What is the severity of CVE-2006-4231?

CVE-2006-4231 has a severity rating that categorizes it as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4231?

To fix CVE-2006-4231, upgrade IrfanView to a more recent version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2006-4231?

CVE-2006-4231 specifically affects IrfanView version 3.98 with plugins.

Can CVE-2006-4231 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-4231 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted CUR image file.

What type of impact does CVE-2006-4231 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2006-4231 is the potential crash of the IrfanView application, resulting in a denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-4231

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/8/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-4231

First published: Fri Aug 18 2006(Updated: )

IrfanView 3.98 (with plugins) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CUR image file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IrfanView	=3.98

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4231?
CVE-2006-4231 has a severity rating that categorizes it as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4231?
To fix CVE-2006-4231, upgrade IrfanView to a more recent version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2006-4231?
CVE-2006-4231 specifically affects IrfanView version 3.98 with plugins.
Can CVE-2006-4231 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4231 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted CUR image file.
What type of impact does CVE-2006-4231 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2006-4231 is the potential crash of the IrfanView application, resulting in a denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4231?
CVE-2006-4231 has a severity rating that categorizes it as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4231?
To fix CVE-2006-4231, upgrade IrfanView to a more recent version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2006-4231?
CVE-2006-4231 specifically affects IrfanView version 3.98 with plugins.
Can CVE-2006-4231 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4231 can be exploited remotely through the use of a crafted CUR image file.
What type of impact does CVE-2006-4231 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2006-4231 is the potential crash of the IrfanView application, resulting in a denial of service.