Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin
CVE-2017-9531

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9531?

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 is susceptible to a vulnerability that permits attackers to execute arbitrary code or potentially trigger a denial of service. This occurs when a specially crafted .fpx file is processed, which can lead to unintended behavior in the application. Proper handling and validation of the files are crucial to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htm
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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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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