7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23559

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )

IrfanView 4.54 allows a user-mode write access violation starting at FORMATS!ShowPlugInSaveOptions_W+0x0000000000007d7f.

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-2020-23559?

    CVE-2020-23559 is classified as a vulnerabilities with a critical impact due to user-mode write access violations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-23559?

    To fix CVE-2020-23559, upgrade IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-23559?

    CVE-2020-23559 specifically affects IrfanView version 4.54.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2020-23559 enable?

    CVE-2020-23559 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through user-mode write access violations.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-23559?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2020-23559 other than applying the relevant updates.

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