VDB-108342 · CVE-2017-15744 · OpenVAS 802576

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component CADImage Plugin. The manipulation as part of dwg File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-15744. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit (Image Processing Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component CADImage Plugin. The manipulation as part of a dwg File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 a "Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d35a7."

The bug was discovered 10/21/2017. The weakness was disclosed 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-15744 since 10/21/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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OpenVAS ID: 802576
OpenVAS Name: IrfanView Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/23/2017 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: irfanview.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-15744 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15744
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108342
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2017 09:13
Updated: 05/08/2026 09:04
Changes: 10/23/2017 09:13 (63), 11/28/2019 16:28 (1), 05/08/2026 09:01 (1), 05/08/2026 09:04 (21)
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Committer: lywand
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