7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15751: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Oct 22 2017(Updated: )

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3 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 BabaCAD4Image!ShowPlugInOptions+0x0000000000009f39."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Irfanview Irfanview=4.50
Irfanview Babacad4image=1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15751?

    CVE-2017-15751 has been identified as a potential denial of service vulnerability in IrfanView related to the BabaCAD4Image plugin.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15751?

    To address CVE-2017-15751, users should update IrfanView and the BabaCAD4Image plugin to the latest versions that resolve the vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-15751?

    CVE-2017-15751 affects IrfanView version 4.50 and BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-15751?

    CVE-2017-15751 could lead to a denial of service or other unspecified impacts when processing a crafted .dwg file.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15751?

    Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2017-15751 is to update the affected software, as no specific workaround is provided for the vulnerability.

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