7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15743: 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 "Data from Faulting Address may be used as a return value starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d24a0."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IrfanView=4.50
IrfanView=12.0.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15743?

    CVE-2017-15743 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15743?

    To fix CVE-2017-15743, update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-15743?

    CVE-2017-15743 affects IrfanView version 4.50 with the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5.

  • Can exploiting CVE-2017-15743 allow remote attacks?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-15743 can potentially allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • What file type is associated with CVE-2017-15743?

    CVE-2017-15743 is associated with crafted .dwg files that can exploit the vulnerability.

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