CVE-2017-15767: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Oct 22 2017(Updated: )
IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "User Mode Write AV near NULL starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d5b52."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IrfanView | =4.50 | |
| IrfanView | =12.0.0.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15767?
CVE-2017-15767 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15767?
To fix CVE-2017-15767, update IrfanView to version 4.51 or later and ensure the CADImage plugin is also updated.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2017-15767?
Exploiting CVE-2017-15767 can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service on affected systems.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-15767?
IrfanView version 4.50 and CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 are both affected by CVE-2017-15767.
What types of files are involved in CVE-2017-15767?
CVE-2017-15767 involves maliciously crafted .dwg files that can be used to exploit the vulnerability.
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/irfanview
- canonical/irfanview
- version/irfanview/4.50
- version/irfanview/12.0.0.5