CVE-2017-14578: 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 .ani file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at ntdll77130000!RtlpCoalesceFreeBlocks+0x00000000000004b4."
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-2017-14578?
CVE-2017-14578 has been assessed to allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-14578?
To fix CVE-2017-14578, update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of files are involved in CVE-2017-14578?
CVE-2017-14578 involves the processing of crafted .ani files within IrfanView.
4
Can CVE-2017-14578 lead to data corruption?
While CVE-2017-14578 primarily causes a denial of service, it may have unspecified other impacts that could potentially include data corruption.
5
Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-14578?
CVE-2017-14578 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.44 for 32-bit systems.