Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin
CVE-2017-9877

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9877?

IrfanView version 4.44 with the FPX Plugin 4.46 is vulnerable to an issue where attackers can exploit specially crafted .fpx files to execute arbitrary code or initiate a denial of service. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of data related to faulting addresses, which can lead to unauthorized control over the application’s code flow. Users are advised to ensure they are running the latest versions of IrfanView and the FPX plugin to mitigate these risks.

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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