CVE-2017-9887: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .fpx file, related to "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at FPX+0x000000000000688d."
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-2017-9887?
CVE-2017-9887 has a severity rating that indicates it may cause denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9887?
To fix CVE-2017-9887, you should update IrfanView to the latest version and ensure that the FPX plugin is also updated.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-9887?
CVE-2017-9887 affects IrfanView version 4.44 and FPX Plugin version 4.46.
What kind of attack can CVE-2017-9887 cause?
CVE-2017-9887 can lead to a denial of service through a crafted .fpx file.
Is CVE-2017-9887 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-9887 may be exploitable remotely if a user opens a malicious .fpx file.
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