CVE-2017-15264: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 11, 2017
·Updated
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tif file, related to "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at image0000000000400000+0x00000000000236e4."
Affected Software
1 affected component
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15264?
CVE-2017-15264 has a severity level categorized as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-15264?
To fix CVE-2017-15264, upgrade IrfanView to version 4.45 or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-15264?
CVE-2017-15264 can be exploited primarily to cause denial of service through specially crafted .tif files.
4
Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-15264?
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) is the affected version for CVE-2017-15264.
5
What file format is associated with CVE-2017-15264?
CVE-2017-15264 is associated with the .tif file format.