Denial of Service Vulnerability in IrfanView with TOOLS Plugin
CVE-2017-9922

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Tools
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9922?

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) combined with the TOOLS Plugin 4.50 is susceptible to a vulnerability that may enable attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This is made possible through a crafted file that targets specific data, leading to potential manipulation of branch selection processes within the application. It is crucial for users of this software version to understand the implications and take necessary precautions.

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master...
x_refsource_MISC

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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