CVE-2017-9873: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 5, 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."

Affected Software

2 affected components

IrfanView IrfanView=4.44

IrfanView FPX=4.46

Event History

Jul 5, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Description

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.