CVE-2017-9923: 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 execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at KERNELBASE!EnumResourceTypesInternal+0x0000000000000589."

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-2017-9923?

CVE-2017-9923 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9923?

To mitigate CVE-2017-9923, update IrfanView to version 4.44 and ensure that the TOOLS Plugin is also updated to version 4.50.

Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2017-9923?

CVE-2017-9923 affects IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with TOOLS Plugin version 4.50.

Can CVE-2017-9923 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-9923 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted files.

What type of attacks can CVE-2017-9923 facilitate?

CVE-2017-9923 may facilitate denial of service attacks or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.