CVE-2017-9919: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 5, 2017
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Updated

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with TOOLS Plugin 4.50 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at ntdll77df0000!LdrpResCompareResourceNames+0x0000000000000087."

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9919?

CVE-2017-9919 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9919?

To mitigate CVE-2017-9919, update IrfanView to version 4.45 or later and the TOOLS Plugin to version 4.51 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-9919 have on affected software?

CVE-2017-9919 can lead to system crashes or allow attackers to execute malicious commands on the affected systems.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9919?

CVE-2017-9919 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) and the TOOLS Plugin version 4.50.

5

What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-9919 facilitate?

CVE-2017-9919 can facilitate denial of service attacks and remote code execution if a crafted file is opened.

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