Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin
CVE-2017-9528

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9528?

The vulnerability in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 allows attackers to create specially crafted .fpx files that, when opened, can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. This happens due to a failure in the processing of .fpx files, specifically related to the 'User Mode Write AV' at a certain execution point. Such vulnerabilities can have severe consequences for users, allowing unauthorized access and system compromise.

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master...
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http://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htm
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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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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