CVE-2019-17244: High severity irfanview vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2019
·Updated
IrfanView 4.53 allows Data from a Faulting Address to control Code Flow starting at JPEGLS+0x0000000000001d8a.
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 the severity of CVE-2019-17244?
CVE-2019-17244 has a critical severity as it allows an attacker to control code execution through a faulting address.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-17244?
To fix CVE-2019-17244, update IrfanView to version 4.54 or later which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-17244?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-17244 include unauthorized code execution which could lead to system compromise.
4
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2019-17244?
IrfanView version 4.53 is specifically affected by CVE-2019-17244.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-17244?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2019-17244; the recommended action is to update the software.