7.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-29366: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 28 2021(Updated: )

A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!GetPlugInInfo+0x2de9 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-2021-29366?

    The severity of CVE-2021-29366 is high.

  • How does CVE-2021-29366 affect Irfanview?

    CVE-2021-29366 affects Irfanview version 4.57.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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