Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with CADImage Plugin
CVE-2017-15739

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Irfanview
Status: Irfanview; Cadimage
Vendor: CVE Published:; 22 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-15739?

The reported vulnerability in IrfanView 4.50 with CADImage plugin allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service condition by manipulating a specially crafted .dwg file. This exploit occurs due to improper handling of data from a faulting address, which impacts subsequent memory operations. The flaw presents significant risks for users as it can lead to unauthorized access and control of the affected system.

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References

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

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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

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Timeline

Vulnerability published
Oct 22, 2017
Vulnerability Reserved
Oct 21, 2017

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What is CVE-2017-15739?

Human OS v1.0: Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.

References

CVSS V3.1

Timeline

Human OS v1.0:
Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.