What is the severity of CVE-2024-11513?

CVE-2024-11513 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11513?

To mitigate CVE-2024-11513, update your IrfanView software to the latest version.

What versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2024-11513?

CVE-2024-11513 affects IrfanView version 4.67 for both x86 and x64 architectures.

Can CVE-2024-11513 be exploited without user interaction?

CVE-2024-11513 requires user interaction for exploitation, as the target must open a malicious ECW file.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11513?

CVE-2024-11513 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-11513

high

7.8

CWE

122 119 787

22/11/2024

26/11/2024

CVE-2024-11513: IrfanView ECW File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )

IrfanView ECW File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of ECW files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-23971.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IrfanView IrfanView
IrfanView IrfanView	=4.67
IrfanView IrfanView	=4.67

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1601/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11513?
CVE-2024-11513 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11513?
To mitigate CVE-2024-11513, update your IrfanView software to the latest version.
What versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2024-11513?
CVE-2024-11513 affects IrfanView version 4.67 for both x86 and x64 architectures.
Can CVE-2024-11513 be exploited without user interaction?
CVE-2024-11513 requires user interaction for exploitation, as the target must open a malicious ECW file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11513?
CVE-2024-11513 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

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