CVE-2017-9888: 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 controls Branch Selection starting at FPX!FPX_GetScanDevicePropertyGroup+0x00000000000031a0."
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-2017-9888?
CVE-2017-9888 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9888?
To fix CVE-2017-9888, update to the latest version of IrfanView and its FPX plugin.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-9888?
CVE-2017-9888 affects IrfanView version 4.44 and FPX Plugin version 4.46.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-9888?
CVE-2017-9888 allows attackers to cause denial of service through crafted .fpx files.
Can CVE-2017-9888 lead to data breaches?
CVE-2017-9888 is not reported to cause data breaches, but it can disrupt application availability.
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