IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit BabaCAD4Image Plugin dwg File memory corruption
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component BabaCAD4Image Plugin. The manipulation as part of dwg File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-15756. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable 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). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component BabaCAD4Image 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 BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3 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 BabaCAD4Image!ShowPlugInOptions+0x000000000004d7c4."
The bug was discovered 10/22/2017. The weakness was shared 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-15756 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.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The entries VDB-108358, VDB-108357, VDB-108356 and VDB-108355 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
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
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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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 🔍
05/06/2026 🔍
Sources
Product: irfanview.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2017-15756 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15756
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108354
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Entry
Created: 10/23/2017 09:16Updated: 05/06/2026 17:27
Changes: 10/23/2017 09:16 (62), 11/28/2019 17:40 (1), 05/06/2026 17:24 (1), 05/06/2026 17:27 (21)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103
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