CVE-2017-15255: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed 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 a "Read Access Violation starting at PDF!xmlParserInputRead+0x00000000001601b0."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Irfanview Pdf | =4.43 | |
| IrfanView IrfanView | =4.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15255?
CVE-2017-15255 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15255?
To fix CVE-2017-15255, update IrfanView to the latest version and ensure the PDF plugin is also updated.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15255?
CVE-2017-15255 affects IrfanView version 4.44 with PDF plugin version 4.43.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-15255 enable?
CVE-2017-15255 can allow attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have other unspecified impacts.
What is a 'Read Access Violation' in the context of CVE-2017-15255?
In the context of CVE-2017-15255, a 'Read Access Violation' refers to an error when the program attempts to read memory it should not access.
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