VDB-108337 · CVE-2017-15739 · OpenVAS 802576

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component CADImage Plugin. This manipulation as part of dwg File causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-15739. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component CADImage Plugin. The manipulation as part of a dwg File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls subsequent Write Address starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000000042d5."

The bug was discovered 10/21/2017. The weakness was disclosed 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-15739 since 10/21/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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.

The entries VDB-108341, VDB-108340, VDB-108339 and VDB-108338 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

IrfanView

Version

4.50

License

free

Website

Product: https://www.irfanview.com/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/21/2017 🔍
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10/22/2017 +1 days 🔍
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10/23/2017 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: irfanview.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-15739 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15739
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108337
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2017 09:12
Updated: 05/08/2026 08:13
Changes: 10/23/2017 09:12 (62), 11/28/2019 15:58 (2), 05/08/2026 08:09 (1), 05/08/2026 08:13 (21)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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