What is the severity of CVE-2017-8766?

CVE-2017-8766 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8766?

To fix CVE-2017-8766, upgrade IrfanView to the latest version beyond 4.44.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8766?

CVE-2017-8766 affects users running IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) on their systems.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-8766 allow?

CVE-2017-8766 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted .mov file.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-8766?

Exploiting CVE-2017-8766 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8766

high

7.8

CWE

119

5/7/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-8766: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .mov file, because of a "User Mode Write AV near NULL" issue.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IrfanView	=4.44

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Reference Links

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-8766

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8766?
CVE-2017-8766 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8766?
To fix CVE-2017-8766, upgrade IrfanView to the latest version beyond 4.44.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8766?
CVE-2017-8766 affects users running IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) on their systems.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-8766 allow?
CVE-2017-8766 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted .mov file.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-8766?
Exploiting CVE-2017-8766 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8766?
CVE-2017-8766 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8766?
To fix CVE-2017-8766, upgrade IrfanView to the latest version beyond 4.44.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8766?
CVE-2017-8766 affects users running IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) on their systems.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-8766 allow?
CVE-2017-8766 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted .mov file.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-8766?
Exploiting CVE-2017-8766 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.