CVE-2017-10729: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 5, 2017
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Updated

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .rle file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at ntdll77df0000!RtlpWaitOnCriticalSection+0x0000000000000121."

Affected Software

1 affected component
IrfanView IrfanView=4.44

Event History

Jul 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10729?

CVE-2017-10729 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-10729?

To fix CVE-2017-10729, update IrfanView to a version newer than 4.44, as the vulnerability has been addressed in subsequent releases.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2017-10729?

CVE-2017-10729 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a malicious .rle file.

4

Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-10729?

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) is specifically affected by CVE-2017-10729.

5

What is the specific cause of CVE-2017-10729?

CVE-2017-10729 is caused by a user mode write access violation in the function RtlpWaitOnCriticalSection.

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