7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23553

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )

IrfanView 4.54 allows a user-mode write access violation starting at FORMATS!GetPlugInInfo+0x0000000000007d33.

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-2020-23553?

    CVE-2020-23553 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a user-mode write access violation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-23553?

    To fix CVE-2020-23553, you should update IrfanView to the latest version available.

  • What are the impacts of CVE-2020-23553?

    CVE-2020-23553 could allow an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • Which versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2020-23553?

    IrfanView 4.54 is specifically affected by CVE-2020-23553.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-23553?

    Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2020-23553 is to avoid using the affected IrfanView version until it can be updated.

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