7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15262: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 11 2017(Updated: )

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at PDF!xmlParserInputRead+0x0000000000048d0c."

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-2017-15262?

    CVE-2017-15262 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15262?

    To fix CVE-2017-15262, upgrade to the latest version of IrfanView and its PDF plugin.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2017-15262?

    CVE-2017-15262 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) and PDF plugin version 4.43.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-15262?

    CVE-2017-15262 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted PDF files.

  • Is CVE-2017-15262 specific to certain file types?

    Yes, CVE-2017-15262 is specifically triggered by maliciously crafted PDF files.

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