CVE-2017-15741: Buffer Overflow
Published 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 "Possible Stack Corruption starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d2378."
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-2017-15741?
CVE-2017-15741 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-15741?
To mitigate CVE-2017-15741, update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2017-15741?
CVE-2017-15741 affects users of IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit and the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5.
4
What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2017-15741?
CVE-2017-15741 can be exploited to perform denial of service attacks or potentially lead to other unspecified impacts.
5
What files are associated with CVE-2017-15741?
The vulnerability is specifically associated with maliciously crafted .dwg files.