Arbitrary Code Execution Risk in IrfanView with CADImage Plugin
CVE-2017-15747

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Cadimage
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-15747?

The vulnerability in IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or initiate a denial of service by exploiting a specially crafted .dwg file. This flaw relates to a Data Execution Prevention violation, which can be triggered from an unknown symbol, potentially leading to severe security consequences for users that fail to mitigate this risk.

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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