What is the severity of CVE-2017-8369?

CVE-2017-8369 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8369?

To fix CVE-2017-8369, update IrfanView to the latest version or install any available patches that address this vulnerability.

Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-8369?

CVE-2017-8369 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit).

What type of attack can CVE-2017-8369 facilitate?

CVE-2017-8369 can facilitate remote code execution attacks via crafted files.

Is there any known exploitation for CVE-2017-8369?

There have been reports of exploitation attempts for CVE-2017-8369, making it crucial for users to mitigate the risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8369

high

7.8

CWE

119

5/7/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-8369: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) has a "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at USER32!wvsprintfA+0x00000000000002f3" issue, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IrfanView	=4.44

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8369?
CVE-2017-8369 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8369?
To fix CVE-2017-8369, update IrfanView to the latest version or install any available patches that address this vulnerability.
Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-8369?
CVE-2017-8369 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit).
What type of attack can CVE-2017-8369 facilitate?
CVE-2017-8369 can facilitate remote code execution attacks via crafted files.
Is there any known exploitation for CVE-2017-8369?
There have been reports of exploitation attempts for CVE-2017-8369, making it crucial for users to mitigate the risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8369?
CVE-2017-8369 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8369?
To fix CVE-2017-8369, update IrfanView to the latest version or install any available patches that address this vulnerability.
Which version of IrfanView is affected by CVE-2017-8369?
CVE-2017-8369 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit).
What type of attack can CVE-2017-8369 facilitate?
CVE-2017-8369 can facilitate remote code execution attacks via crafted files.
Is there any known exploitation for CVE-2017-8369?
There have been reports of exploitation attempts for CVE-2017-8369, making it crucial for users to mitigate the risk.