CVE-2011-5233: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 25 2012(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.32 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted "Rows Per Strip" and "Samples Per Pixel" values in a TIFF image file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IrfanView | <=4.30 | |
| IrfanView | =3.90 | |
| IrfanView | =3.91 | |
| IrfanView | =3.92 | |
| IrfanView | =3.95 | |
| IrfanView | =3.97 | |
| IrfanView | =3.98 | |
| IrfanView | =3.99 | |
| IrfanView | =4.00 | |
| IrfanView | =4.10 | |
| IrfanView | =4.20 | |
| IrfanView | =4.23 | |
| IrfanView | =4.25 | |
| IrfanView | =4.27 | |
| IrfanView | =4.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-5233?
CVE-2011-5233 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5233?
To fix CVE-2011-5233, users should update IrfanView to version 4.32 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-5233?
CVE-2011-5233 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2011-5233?
All versions of IrfanView prior to 4.32, including versions 3.90 to 4.28, are affected by CVE-2011-5233.
Can CVE-2011-5233 be exploited through image files?
Yes, CVE-2011-5233 can be exploited using specially crafted TIFF image files.
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