Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin
CVE-2017-9535

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9535?

The IrfanView application version 4.44 (32bit) combined with the FPX Plugin version 4.46 is vulnerable to an issue that enables attackers to execute arbitrary code or lead to a denial of service through specially crafted .fpx files. This vulnerability is associated with a specific fault in the user mode, particularly at a location in the FPX code responsible for processing plugin information. Users should take caution and ensure their software is updated to mitigate risks associated with this security issue.

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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CVE-2017-9535 : Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin