CVE-2017-15737: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 22, 2017
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Updated

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "Read Access Violation starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d246f."

Affected Software

2 affected components
IrfanView Irfanview X64=4.50
IrfanView CADImage=12.0.0.5

Event History

Oct 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15737?

CVE-2017-15737 is a vulnerability that can cause a denial of service, indicating a moderate level of severity based on its potential impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15737?

To mitigate CVE-2017-15737, users should update to the latest version of IrfanView and the CADImage plugin, ensuring that they are not using vulnerable versions.

3

What types of attack can CVE-2017-15737 be exploited for?

CVE-2017-15737 can be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially lead to unspecified other impacts via a crafted .dwg file.

4

Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-15737?

IrfanView version 4.50 is specifically listed as vulnerable to CVE-2017-15737 when used with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5.

5

Is CVE-2017-15737 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2017-15737 is considered a local vulnerability, as it requires the user to open a maliciously crafted file to trigger the denial of service.

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