Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in IrfanView CADImage Plugin
CVE-2025-7298

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Irfanview
Status
Irfanview
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-7298?

The IrfanView CADImage Plugin contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability stemming from improper validation when parsing DXF files. This lack of validation allows remote attackers to exploit this flaw by tricking users into visiting a malicious webpage or opening a harmful DXF file. The attack can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process, posing significant risks to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

IrfanView 4.70.0.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-542/
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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-2025-7298 : Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in IrfanView CADImage Plugin