CVE-2017-15738: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Oct 22 2017(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+0x00000000003d22d8."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IrfanView | =4.50 | |
| IrfanView | =12.0.0.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15738?
CVE-2017-15738 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15738?
To fix CVE-2017-15738, update IrfanView to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15738?
CVE-2017-15738 is a denial of service vulnerability affecting IrfanView with the CADImage plugin.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-15738?
IrfanView version 4.50 and CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 are affected by CVE-2017-15738.
What impact does CVE-2017-15738 have?
CVE-2017-15738 can cause a denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts when processing a crafted .dwg file.
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