What is the severity of CVE-2024-11538?

CVE-2024-11538 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11538?

To fix CVE-2024-11538, update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11538?

CVE-2024-11538 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

What software is affected by CVE-2024-11538?

CVE-2024-11538 affects IrfanView version 4.67 on both x64 and x86 architectures.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-11538?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-11538 as the target must open a malicious DXF file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-11538

high

7.8

CWE

119 787

22/11/2024

25/11/2024

23/2/2025

CVE-2024-11538: IrfanView DXF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )

IrfanView DXF File Parsing Memory Corruption 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 DXF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24629.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

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

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1588/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11538?
CVE-2024-11538 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11538?
To fix CVE-2024-11538, update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11538?
CVE-2024-11538 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-11538?
CVE-2024-11538 affects IrfanView version 4.67 on both x64 and x86 architectures.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-11538?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-11538 as the target must open a malicious DXF file.

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