Memory Corruption Vulnerability in IrfanView CADImage Plugin
CVE-2025-7272

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-7272?

The IrfanView CADImage Plugin is vulnerable to remote code execution due to improper validation while parsing DXF files. Attackers can exploit this weakness by tricking users into opening malicious files or visiting harmful links, leading to memory corruption. When successful, the attacker can execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.

Affected Version(s)

IrfanView 4.70.0.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-521/
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CVSS V3.0

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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CVE-2025-7272 : Memory Corruption Vulnerability in IrfanView CADImage Plugin