Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView PDF Plugin by IrfanView
CVE-2017-15246

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-15246?

A vulnerability exists in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by manipulating a crafted PDF file. This vulnerability is associated with a read access violation during data handling, potentially compromising the security of affected systems.

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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