IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit CADImage Plugin dwg File memory corruption
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit. The affected element is an unknown function of the component CADImage Plugin. Performing a manipulation as part of dwg File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-15747. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit (Image Processing Software). This affects some unknown processing 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. 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 a "Data Execution Prevention Violation starting at Unknown Symbol @ 0x0000700b00260112 called from CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d35ad."
The bug was discovered 10/22/2017. The weakness was published 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-15747 since 10/21/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
Similar entries are available at VDB-108349, VDB-108348, VDB-108347 and VDB-108346. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Product: https://www.irfanview.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: 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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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/21/2017 🔍10/22/2017 🔍
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10/23/2017 🔍
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Sources
Product: irfanview.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2017-15747 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15747
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108345
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Entry
Created: 10/23/2017 09:14Updated: 05/08/2026 09:05
Changes: 10/23/2017 09:14 (62), 11/28/2019 16:38 (1), 05/08/2026 09:02 (1), 05/08/2026 09:05 (21)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103
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