CVE-2017-14540: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 18, 2017
·Updated
IrfanView 4.44 - 32bit allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .svg file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at CADIMAGE+0x000000000001f23e."
Affected Software
1 affected component
IrfanView IrfanView=4.44
Event History
Sep 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14540?
The severity of CVE-2017-14540 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-14540?
To fix CVE-2017-14540, users should upgrade to a newer version of IrfanView that addresses the issue.
3
What types of impacts can CVE-2017-14540 cause?
CVE-2017-14540 can lead to a denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts through crafted SVG files.
4
Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-14540?
IrfanView version 4.44, specifically the 32-bit version, is affected by CVE-2017-14540.
5
What file type is related to the vulnerability in CVE-2017-14540?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-14540 is related to crafted .svg files.