CVE-2021-29358: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 28, 2021
·Updated
A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!ReadPVRW+0xfa of Irfanview 4.57 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted PVR file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IrfanView IrfanView=4.57
Event History
Sep 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-29358.
2
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!ReadPVR_W+0xfa of Irfanview 4.57 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted PVR file.'
3
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29358?
The severity of CVE-2021-29358 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
4
What software is affected by CVE-2021-29358?
The affected software is Irfanview 4.57.
5
How do I fix CVE-2021-29358?
To fix CVE-2021-29358, update Irfanview to the latest version available.