Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin
CVE-2017-9880

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9880?

A security flaw in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with the FPX Plugin version 4.46 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. This is achievable through a maliciously crafted .fpx file, exploiting weaknesses in how data from faulting addresses affect code execution flow. Users are advised to update to the latest version of the software to mitigate 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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