ZDI-CAN-26188: ZDI-25-517: IrfanView CADImage Plugin 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 CADImage Plugin. 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.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView CADImage Plugin. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-7269.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does an attacker need credentials or existing privileges on the target system?
No attacker privileges are required. Exploitation still depends on convincing a user to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What identifier should be used to track this issue in vulnerability-management systems?
Track this issue as CVE-2025-7269. The associated advisory identifier is ZDI-25-517.