CVE-2017-10731: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 5, 2017

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 FORMATS!GetPlugInInfo+0x0000000000007d80."

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

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10731?

CVE-2017-10731 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10731?

To mitigate the impacts of CVE-2017-10731, users should upgrade to a patched version of IrfanView that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-10731 enable?

CVE-2017-10731 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a specially crafted .rle file.

Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-10731?

CVE-2017-10731 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit).

What is the main cause of the vulnerability identified in CVE-2017-10731?

The main cause of CVE-2017-10731 is a user mode write access violation related to the GetPlugInInfo function.