CVE-2021-29362: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 28, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!ReadRASW+0xa30 of Irfanview 4.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE 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 CVE-2021-29362?

CVE-2021-29362 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Irfanview 4.57 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE file.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-29362?

CVE-2021-29362 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-29362?

Irfanview 4.57 is the affected version by CVE-2021-29362.

4

How can CVE-2021-29362 be exploited?

CVE-2021-29362 can be exploited by attackers using a crafted RLE file.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-29362?

At the time of writing, there is no available fix for CVE-2021-29362. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Irfanview and avoid opening untrusted RLE files.

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