CVE-2017-9917: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 5, 2017

Updated

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with TOOLS Plugin 4.50 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at ntdll77df0000!RtlFreeHandle+0x0000000000000218."

Affected Software

2 affected components

IrfanView IrfanView=4.44

IrfanView TOOLS=4.50

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-2017-9917?

CVE-2017-9917 has a medium severity rating, potentially leading to denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9917?

To fix CVE-2017-9917, update IrfanView to version 4.44 or later and the TOOLS plugin to version 4.50 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-9917?

CVE-2017-9917 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32-bit) with TOOLS Plugin version 4.50.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9917?

CVE-2017-9917 is a denial of service vulnerability that can be triggered through crafted files.

Can CVE-2017-9917 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2017-9917 primarily results in denial of service, unspecified impacts could potentially lead to data loss.