CVE-2021-29366: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 28, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!GetPlugInInfo+0x2de9 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 the severity of CVE-2021-29366?

The severity of CVE-2021-29366 is high.

2

How does CVE-2021-29366 affect Irfanview?

CVE-2021-29366 affects Irfanview version 4.57.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2021-29366?

The vulnerability type of CVE-2021-29366 is a buffer overflow.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-29366?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29366 by using a crafted RLE file to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-29366?

At the moment, there is no known fix available for CVE-2021-29366.

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