VDB-108335 · CVE-2017-15737 · OpenVAS 802576

IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit CADImage Plugin dwg File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component CADImage Plugin. The manipulation as part of dwg File leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-15737. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit (Image Processing Software). This issue affects an unknown part of the component CADImage Plugin. The manipulation as part of a dwg File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "Read Access Violation starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d246f."

The bug was discovered 10/21/2017. The weakness was published 10/22/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-15737 since 10/21/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-108339, VDB-108338, VDB-108337 and VDB-108336. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 802576
OpenVAS Name: IrfanView Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/21/2017 🔍
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10/22/2017 +1 days 🔍
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10/23/2017 +1 days 🔍
05/07/2026 +3118 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: irfanview.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-15737 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15737
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108335
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2017 09:12
Updated: 05/07/2026 13:52
Changes: 10/23/2017 09:12 (64), 11/28/2019 15:57 (1), 05/07/2026 13:49 (1), 05/07/2026 13:52 (21)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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