CVE-2017-15745: 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 "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at CADIMAGE+0x000000000002ca2e."

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

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15745?

CVE-2017-15745 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service conditions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15745?

To fix CVE-2017-15745, update IrfanView to version 4.51 or later and ensure the CADImage plugin is also updated.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-15745?

CVE-2017-15745 affects IrfanView version 4.50 and the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-15745 enable?

CVE-2017-15745 enables attackers to cause a denial of service via a specially crafted .dwg file.

Is CVE-2017-15745 exploitability high?

The exploitability of CVE-2017-15745 can vary, but it poses a risk especially when handling untrusted .dwg files.