CVE-2019-17242: High severity irfanview vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2019
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Updated

IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x000000000000966f.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IrfanView IrfanView=4.53

Event History

Oct 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:18 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-17242?

CVE-2019-17242 is a vulnerability in IrfanView 4.53 that allows a User Mode Write AV starting at WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x000000000000966f.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-17242?

CVE-2019-17242 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-17242?

IrfanView 4.53 is the affected version of the software.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-17242?

There is currently no fix or patch available for CVE-2019-17242. It is recommended to update to the latest version of IrfanView when a patch becomes available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-17242?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-17242 on the following references: [link1](https://github.com/linhlhq/research/blob/master/README.md), [link2](https://www.irfanview.com/main_history.htm)

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