VDB-108364 · CVE-2017-15766 · OpenVAS 802576

IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit BabaCAD4Image Plugin dwg File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component BabaCAD4Image Plugin. Executing a manipulation as part of dwg File can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-15766. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IrfanView 4.50 on 64-bit (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code 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. CVE summarizes:

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dwg file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at BabaCAD4Image!ShowPlugInOptions+0x000000000001f0a0."

The bug was discovered 10/21/2017. The weakness was shared 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-15766 since 10/21/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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.

The entries VDB-108367, VDB-108366, VDB-108365 and VDB-108363 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: 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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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-2017-15766 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15766
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108364
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2017 10:11
Updated: 05/06/2026 18:50
Changes: 10/23/2017 10:11 (64), 11/28/2019 19:50 (1), 05/06/2026 18:47 (1), 05/06/2026 18:50 (21)
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Committer: lywand
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