IrfanView 4.53 User Mode out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in IrfanView 4.53. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component User Mode. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-17248. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IrfanView 4.53 (Image Processing Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component User Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x00000000000025b6.

The weakness was disclosed 10/08/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-17248 since 10/06/2019. 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/06/2019 🔍
10/08/2019 +2 days 🔍
10/09/2019 +1 days 🔍
01/05/2024 +1549 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: irfanview.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-17248 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-17248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143172
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/09/2019 15:59
Updated: 01/05/2024 13:24
Changes: 10/09/2019 15:59 (35), 09/28/2020 12:33 (18), 01/05/2024 13:24 (3)
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