CVE-2013-6932: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 28, 2013
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Updated

Buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.37, when a multibyte-character directory name is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that is incorrectly handled by the Thumbnail tooltips feature in the Thumbnails window.

Affected Software

12 affected components
IrfanView IrfanView<=4.36
IrfanView IrfanView=4.00
IrfanView IrfanView=4.10
IrfanView IrfanView=4.20
IrfanView IrfanView=4.23
IrfanView IrfanView=4.25
IrfanView IrfanView=4.27
IrfanView IrfanView=4.28
IrfanView IrfanView=4.30
IrfanView IrfanView=4.32
IrfanView IrfanView=4.33
IrfanView IrfanView=4.35

Event History

Dec 28, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6932?

CVE-2013-6932 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6932?

To fix CVE-2013-6932, upgrade IrfanView to version 4.37 or later.

3

What versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2013-6932?

CVE-2013-6932 affects IrfanView versions up to 4.36, including 4.00, 4.10, 4.20, 4.23, 4.25, 4.27, 4.28, 4.30, 4.32, 4.33, and 4.35.

4

What feature in IrfanView causes CVE-2013-6932?

CVE-2013-6932 is triggered by a buffer overflow in the Thumbnail tooltips feature when handling multibyte-character directory names.

5

Can CVE-2013-6932 be exploited without user interaction?

Exploitation of CVE-2013-6932 requires user interaction, as it necessitates opening a specially crafted file.

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