Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView FPX Plugin
CVE-2017-9883

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9883?

The FPX Plugin for IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) is susceptible to a vulnerability that permits attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. This exploit is facilitated through a specially crafted .fpx file, specifically targeting weaknesses in data handling, which can manipulate code flow and ultimately lead to unauthorized actions on the affected system.

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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