CVE-2017-9873: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at FPX!GetPlugInInfo+0x0000000000012bf2."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IrfanView IrfanView | =4.44 | |
| Irfanview Fpx | =4.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9873?
CVE-2017-9873 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9873?
To fix CVE-2017-9873, update IrfanView to the latest version along with the FPX Plugin.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-9873?
CVE-2017-9873 affects IrfanView version 4.44 and FPX Plugin version 4.46.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-9873?
CVE-2017-9873 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service using a specially crafted .fpx file.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-9873?
CVE-2017-9873 involves a read access violation on control flow, which can be exploited via unsafe file handling.
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