7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14578: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon 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 ntdll_77130000!RtlpCoalesceFreeBlocks+0x00000000000004b4."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IrfanView IrfanView=4.44

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14578?

    CVE-2017-14578 has been assessed to allow attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14578?

    To fix CVE-2017-14578, update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of files are involved in CVE-2017-14578?

    CVE-2017-14578 involves the processing of crafted .ani files within IrfanView.

  • 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.

  • Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-14578?

    CVE-2017-14578 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.44 for 32-bit systems.

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