CVE-2017-9876: 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 "Data from Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at FPX!FPX_GetScanDevicePropertyGroup+0x000000000000c995."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IrfanView | =4.44 | |
| IrfanView | =4.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9876?
CVE-2017-9876 has a critical severity level due to its ability to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9876?
To fix CVE-2017-9876, update IrfanView to version 4.45 or later and ensure the FPX Plugin is updated to the latest version.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-9876?
CVE-2017-9876 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) and FPX Plugin version 4.46.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-9876?
CVE-2017-9876 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or initiate a denial of service via a specially crafted .fpx file.
What is the exploit vector for CVE-2017-9876?
The exploit vector for CVE-2017-9876 is through manipulating data in .fpx files to control code execution flow.
- agent/type
- agent/references
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/irfanview
- canonical/irfanview
- version/irfanview/4.44
- version/irfanview/4.46