What is the severity of CVE-2009-0197?

CVE-2009-0197 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0197?

To fix CVE-2009-0197, upgrade to IrfanView version 4.23 or later, which addresses the integer overflow issue.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0197?

CVE-2009-0197 can be exploited by attackers using large XPM files that trigger heap-based buffer overflows.

Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2009-0197?

CVE-2009-0197 affects IrfanView formats plugin versions up to 4.22 and specifically versions 4.00, 4.10, and 4.20.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2009-0197?

Exploitation of CVE-2009-0197 can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes, resulting in denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2009-0197

critical

9.3

CWE

189 119 190

9/4/2009

11/10/2018

CVE-2009-0197: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 09 2009(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the FORMATS Plugin before 4.23 for IrfanView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large XPM file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IrfanView	<=4.22
IrfanView	=4.00
IrfanView	=4.10
IrfanView	=4.20

Remedy

http://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htm

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0953

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0197?
CVE-2009-0197 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0197?
To fix CVE-2009-0197, upgrade to IrfanView version 4.23 or later, which addresses the integer overflow issue.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0197?
CVE-2009-0197 can be exploited by attackers using large XPM files that trigger heap-based buffer overflows.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2009-0197?
CVE-2009-0197 affects IrfanView formats plugin versions up to 4.22 and specifically versions 4.00, 4.10, and 4.20.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2009-0197?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-0197 can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes, resulting in denial of service.

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