CVE-2017-9891: 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!FPX_GetScanDevicePropertyGroup+0x0000000000007053."
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-2017-9891?
CVE-2017-9891 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9891?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9891, upgrade IrfanView to version 4.45 or higher and ensure FPX Plugin is updated.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9891?
CVE-2017-9891 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a crafted .fpx file.
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-9891?
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 is affected by CVE-2017-9891.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2017-9891?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-9891 to cause a denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts.
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