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, which was classified as critical, has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component BabaCAD4Image Plugin. This manipulation as part of dwg File causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-15763. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit (Image Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component BabaCAD4Image 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 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+0x000000000001eca0."
The bug was discovered 10/21/2017. The weakness was released 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-15763 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.
Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-108365, VDB-108364, VDB-108363 and VDB-108362. 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
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 🔍
10/22/2017 🔍
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10/23/2017 🔍
05/06/2026 🔍
Sources
Product: irfanview.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2017-15763 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108361
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Entry
Created: 10/23/2017 09:18Updated: 05/06/2026 18:43
Changes: 10/23/2017 09:18 (63), 11/28/2019 19:31 (1), 05/06/2026 18:40 (1), 05/06/2026 18:43 (21)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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