7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15261: 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 "Possible Stack Corruption starting at PDF!xmlGetGlobalState+0x0000000000057b35."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Irfanview Pdf=4.43
IrfanView IrfanView=4.44

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15261?

    CVE-2017-15261 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15261?

    To fix CVE-2017-15261, upgrade to IrfanView version 4.45 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • What types of impact can CVE-2017-15261 cause?

    CVE-2017-15261 can lead to denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts when processing crafted PDF files.

  • Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-15261?

    CVE-2017-15261 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) and the PDF plugin version 4.43.

  • Is there a specific condition under which CVE-2017-15261 can be exploited?

    CVE-2017-15261 can be exploited when a user opens a crafted PDF file using the vulnerable versions of IrfanView.

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