CVE-2017-15258: 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+0x0000000000161a9c."
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-2017-15258?
CVE-2017-15258 has a severity level that could lead to denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15258?
To fix CVE-2017-15258, you should update IrfanView to version 4.44 and ensure the PDF plugin is upgraded to the latest version.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-15258?
CVE-2017-15258 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-15258?
CVE-2017-15258 is associated with a denial of service attack via crafted PDF files.
Can CVE-2017-15258 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2017-15258 primarily causes denial of service, it may also introduce other unspecified impacts that could risk data integrity.
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