7.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-29360: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 28 2021(Updated: )

A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!Read_Utah_RLE+0x37a of Irfanview 4.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IrfanView IrfanView=4.57

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-29360?

    CVE-2021-29360 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its buffer overflow nature that allows arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-29360?

    To fix CVE-2021-29360, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IrfanView that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2021-29360?

    CVE-2021-29360 affects IrfanView version 4.57 specifically.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29360?

    CVE-2021-29360 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the handling of RLE files within IrfanView.

  • What can happen if CVE-2021-29360 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-29360 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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