CVE-2017-15247: 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 "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at PDF!xmlParserInputRead+0x00000000001168a1."
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15247?
CVE-2017-15247 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-15247?
To fix CVE-2017-15247, update IrfanView to the latest version and ensure that the PDF plugin is also updated.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15247?
CVE-2017-15247 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) and PDF plugin version 4.43.
4
What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2017-15247?
CVE-2017-15247 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.
5
What impact can CVE-2017-15247 have on my system?
CVE-2017-15247 can lead to denial of service and potentially unspecified other impacts.