Memory Corruption in IrfanView CADImage Plugin Enables Remote Code Execution
CVE-2025-7284

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-7284?

The IrfanView CADImage Plugin contains a memory corruption flaw within its DWG file parsing capabilities, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. This vulnerability arises when the plugin fails to adequately validate user-supplied data, leading to potential memory corruption. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious web page or opening a compromised DWG file. Users are advised to update their plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk. For further details, see ZDI-25-536.

Affected Version(s)

IrfanView 4.70.0.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-536/
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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-2025-7284 : Memory Corruption in IrfanView CADImage Plugin Enables Remote Code Execution