CVE-2017-15244: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 11, 2017

Updated

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .pdf file, related to an "Error Code (0xe06d7363) starting at wow64!Wow64NotifyDebugger+0x000000000000001d."

Affected Software

2 affected components

IrfanView IrfanView=4.44

IrfanView PDF=4.43

Event History

Oct 11, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15244?

CVE-2017-15244 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15244?

To mitigate CVE-2017-15244, update IrfanView to version 4.45 or higher and ensure the PDF plugin is also updated.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-15244?

CVE-2017-15244 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32-bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43.

What impact can CVE-2017-15244 have on my system?

CVE-2017-15244 can lead to denial of service and potentially unspecified other impacts when handling specially crafted .pdf files.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-15244?

While CVE-2017-15244 indicates a denial of service vulnerability, specific exploits in the wild have not been publicly detailed.