CVE-2017-15768: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 22, 2017
·Updated
IrfanView version 4.50 - 64bit allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tif file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at image000007f742060000+0x0000000000094113."
Affected Software
1 affected component
IrfanView Irfanview X64=4.50
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-2017-15768?
CVE-2017-15768 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-15768?
To mitigate CVE-2017-15768, upgrade IrfanView to the latest version beyond 4.50.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2017-15768 enable?
CVE-2017-15768 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted .tif file.
4
Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-15768?
IrfanView version 4.50 - 64bit is the specifically affected version by CVE-2017-15768.
5
What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-15768?
The potential impact of CVE-2017-15768 is a denial of service or unspecified other impact.