CVE-2017-9887: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 5, 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."

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-2017-9887?

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.