7.8
CWE
120
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16887

First published: Wed Sep 25 2019(Updated: )

In IrfanView 4.53, Data from a Faulting Address controls a subsequent Write Address starting at image00400000+0x000000000001dcfc.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IrfanView=4.53

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16887?

    CVE-2019-16887 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity vulnerability that can lead to potential arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-16887?

    To fix CVE-2019-16887, upgrade to the latest version of IrfanView as it addresses the security vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-16887?

    CVE-2019-16887 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.53.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16887?

    CVE-2019-16887 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that arises from improper handling of memory addresses.

  • Can CVE-2019-16887 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2019-16887 can potentially be exploited remotely via malicious image files.

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