CVE-2017-15764: Buffer Overflow

Published 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+0x000000000001e6b0."

Affected Software

2 affected components

IrfanView Irfanview X64=4.50

IrfanView BabaCAD4Image=1.3

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-2017-15764?

CVE-2017-15764 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can have serious implications if exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15764?

To mitigate CVE-2017-15764, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IrfanView and remove the affected BabaCAD4Image plugin.

What impact can CVE-2017-15764 cause?

CVE-2017-15764 can cause a denial of service or potentially lead to unspecified impacts when handling crafted .dwg files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15764?

CVE-2017-15764 affects IrfanView version 4.50 and the BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3.

What kind of files can trigger CVE-2017-15764?

CVE-2017-15764 can be exploited through specially crafted .dwg files.