Denial of Service Vulnerability in IrfanView with FPX Plugin
CVE-2017-9884

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Fpx
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9884?

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 is susceptible to a denial of service attack, which attackers can exploit by using a specially crafted .fpx file. This vulnerability is associated with a flaw in how the application processes data, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or service disruption. Users of this software should ensure they are aware of these risks and take necessary precautions to mitigate any potential exploitation.

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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