Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IrfanView WPG Plugin
CVE-2021-27362

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
WPg
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2021

What is CVE-2021-27362?

The WPG plugin for IrfanView versions before 3.1.0.0 is susceptible to a Read Access Violation, which occurs during control flow operations. This vulnerability can potentially be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a significant risk to users of the software. It is crucial for organizations using this plugin to update to a version that addresses this security flaw in order to safeguard against exploitation.

References

https://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htm
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https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multip...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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