7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23552

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )

IrfanView 4.54 allows a user-mode write access violation starting at FORMATS!GetPlugInInfo+0x0000000000007e62.

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-2020-23552?

    CVE-2020-23552 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for user-mode write access violations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-23552?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-23552, users should update IrfanView to version 4.55 or later.

  • What are the impacts of CVE-2020-23552 on affected systems?

    CVE-2020-23552 can lead to application instability and unauthorized modifications to memory.

  • Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2020-23552?

    CVE-2020-23552 specifically impacts IrfanView version 4.54.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-23552?

    While upgrading is the best solution, disabling plugins may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2020-23552.

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