CVE-2017-15746: 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 "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d21b3."

Affected Software

2 affected components
IrfanView IrfanView=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-2017-15746?

CVE-2017-15746 has been evaluated as a potential denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15746?

To mitigate CVE-2017-15746, update IrfanView and the CADImage plugin to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-15746?

IrfanView version 4.50 is specifically affected by CVE-2017-15746 when used with the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2017-15746 enable?

CVE-2017-15746 can allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly other unspecified impacts.

5

What file type is linked to CVE-2017-15746 vulnerability?

The CVE-2017-15746 vulnerability is linked to crafted .dwg files.

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