What is the severity of CVE-2024-11568?

CVE-2024-11568 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11568?

To mitigate CVE-2024-11568, users should update to the latest version of IrfanView that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2024-11568?

CVE-2024-11568 affects IrfanView versions 4.67 for both x64 and x86 architectures.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11568?

CVE-2024-11568 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-11568?

Yes, user interaction is necessary as the target must visit a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-11568

high

7.8

CWE

125

22/11/2024

26/11/2024

CVE-2024-11568: IrfanView DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )

IrfanView DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 read 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-24872.

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-24-1563/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11568?
CVE-2024-11568 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11568?
To mitigate CVE-2024-11568, users should update to the latest version of IrfanView that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of IrfanView are affected by CVE-2024-11568?
CVE-2024-11568 affects IrfanView versions 4.67 for both x64 and x86 architectures.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11568?
CVE-2024-11568 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-11568?
Yes, user interaction is necessary as the target must visit a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

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