First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )
IrfanView DWG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 DWG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24745.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IrfanView | =4.67 | |
IrfanView | =4.67 | |
IrfanView |
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CVE-2024-11548 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2024-11548, users should update IrfanView to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-11548 specifically affects IrfanView versions 4.67 for both x64 and x86 architectures.
CVE-2024-11548 can be exploited by remote attackers who trick users into opening a specially crafted DWG file.
CVE-2024-11548 is categorized as an Out-Of-Bounds Write vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.