IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit BabaCAD4Image Plugin dwg File memory corruption
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit. Affected is an unknown function of the component BabaCAD4Image Plugin. The manipulation as part of dwg File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-15762. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit (Image Processing Software). Affected is an unknown function 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 a "User Mode Write AV near NULL starting at BabaCAD4Image!ShowPlugInOptions+0x000000000001f31b."
The bug was discovered 10/21/2017. The weakness was published 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-15762 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. There are neither technical details nor an exploit 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-108364, VDB-108363, VDB-108362 and VDB-108361. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Product: https://www.irfanview.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
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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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/21/2017 🔍10/21/2017 🔍
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10/23/2017 🔍
05/06/2026 🔍
Sources
Product: irfanview.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2017-15762 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15762
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108360
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Entry
Created: 10/23/2017 09:17Updated: 05/06/2026 18:42
Changes: 10/23/2017 09:17 (63), 11/28/2019 19:25 (1), 05/06/2026 18:39 (1), 05/06/2026 18:42 (21)
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Committer: lywand
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