CVE-2024-5876: IrfanView PSP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2024
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Updated

IrfanView PSP 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 PSP 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-23973.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IrfanView IrfanView
All of the following
IrfanView Formats Irfanview<=4.66.2
IrfanView IrfanView<=4.67

Event History

Nov 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:50 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5876?

CVE-2024-5876 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution via a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5876?

To fix CVE-2024-5876, update IrfanView to version 4.67 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2024-5876?

CVE-2024-5876 affects IrfanView versions up to and including 4.66.2.

4

What is required to exploit CVE-2024-5876?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-5876 requires user interaction, as the target must open a specially crafted file.

5

What can happen if CVE-2024-5876 is exploited?

If CVE-2024-5876 is exploited, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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