CVE-2020-13878: Critical severity IrfanView B3d Irfanview vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2024
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Updated

IrfanView B3D PlugIns before version 4.56 has a B3d.dll!+27ef heap-based out-of-bounds write.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IrfanView B3d Irfanview<4.56

Event History

Jan 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13878?

CVE-2020-13878 has been identified with a high severity rating due to its potential for heap-based out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13878?

To fix CVE-2020-13878, upgrade to IrfanView B3D PlugIns version 4.56 or later.

3

What versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2020-13878?

CVE-2020-13878 affects all versions of IrfanView B3D PlugIns prior to version 4.56.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13878?

CVE-2020-13878 is a heap-based out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker.

5

Can CVE-2020-13878 lead to code execution?

Yes, CVE-2020-13878 could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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