Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin 4.46
CVE-2017-9882

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9882?

A vulnerability exists in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) when using FPX Plugin 4.46 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or initiate a denial of service by crafting a malicious .fpx file. This issue is linked to a 'Read Access Violation' during a data operation within the FPX Plugin, enabling potential exploitation of the application.

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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