7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23550

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )

IrfanView 4.54 allows a user-mode write access violation starting at FORMATS!GetPlugInInfo+0x0000000000007e82.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IrfanView IrfanView=4.54

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-23550?

    CVE-2020-23550 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for user-mode write access violations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-23550?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-23550, it is recommended to update IrfanView to the latest version available.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-23550?

    CVE-2020-23550 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.54.

  • Can CVE-2020-23550 lead to data corruption?

    Yes, CVE-2020-23550 can potentially lead to data corruption due to the user-mode write access violation.

  • Is CVE-2020-23550 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2020-23550 may be exploitable remotely if an attacker can induce the application to open a malicious file.

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