What is the severity of ZDI-24-904?

The severity of ZDI-24-904 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-24-904?

To fix ZDI-24-904, update IrfanView to the latest version that contains the security patches addressing this vulnerability.

What types of users are affected by ZDI-24-904?

All users of IrfanView are potentially affected by ZDI-24-904, particularly those who may open malicious files or access harmful web pages.

What is the attack vector for ZDI-24-904?

The attack vector for ZDI-24-904 involves user interaction, requiring victims to visit a malicious webpage or open a compromised file.

What can attackers achieve by exploiting ZDI-24-904?

By successfully exploiting ZDI-24-904, attackers can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-24-904

high

7.8

18/7/2024

22/2/2025

ZDI-24-904: IrfanView WSQ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jul 18 2024(Updated: )

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 WSQ 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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IrfanView

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What is the severity of ZDI-24-904?
The severity of ZDI-24-904 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-24-904?
To fix ZDI-24-904, update IrfanView to the latest version that contains the security patches addressing this vulnerability.
What types of users are affected by ZDI-24-904?
All users of IrfanView are potentially affected by ZDI-24-904, particularly those who may open malicious files or access harmful web pages.
What is the attack vector for ZDI-24-904?
The attack vector for ZDI-24-904 involves user interaction, requiring victims to visit a malicious webpage or open a compromised file.
What can attackers achieve by exploiting ZDI-24-904?
By successfully exploiting ZDI-24-904, attackers can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full system compromise.

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