CVE-2017-15263: 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!xmlListWalk+0x00000000000166c4."

Affected Software

2 affected components

IrfanView PDF=4.43

IrfanView IrfanView=4.44

Event History

Oct 11, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15263?

CVE-2017-15263 has a medium severity level as it can lead to a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15263?

To fix CVE-2017-15263, update IrfanView to version 4.44 or later and ensure the PDF plugin is updated to 4.43 or later.

What type of impact can CVE-2017-15263 cause?

CVE-2017-15263 can cause a denial of service or possibly result in unspecified other impacts.

Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-15263?

CVE-2017-15263 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) and the PDF plugin version 4.43.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15263?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-15263; updating the software is recommended to mitigate risk.