CVE-2019-17253: High severity irfanview vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2019
·Updated
IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at JPEGLS+0x000000000000a6b8.
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-2019-17253?
CVE-2019-17253 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-17253?
To fix CVE-2019-17253, update IrfanView to version 4.54 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2019-17253 have on affected systems?
CVE-2019-17253 can lead to a User Mode Write AV, potentially causing application crashes.
4
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-17253?
CVE-2019-17253 affects IrfanView version 4.53.
5
Is CVE-2019-17253 related to specific file types?
Yes, CVE-2019-17253 is specifically triggered when processing JPEG files.