CVE-2019-17246: High severity irfanview vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2019
·Updated
IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x000000000000258c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IrfanView IrfanView=4.53
Event History
Oct 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:19 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17246?
CVE-2019-17246 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for user mode write access violations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-17246?
To fix CVE-2019-17246, update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-17246?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-17246 include system crashes and exploitation leading to unauthorized access to system resources.
4
Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2019-17246?
IrfanView version 4.53 is specifically affected by CVE-2019-17246.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-17246 if I cannot update?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2019-17246, so updating is strongly recommended.