CVE-2017-9891: 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!FPXGetScanDevicePropertyGroup+0x0000000000007053."

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-2017-9891?

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.