VDB-271920 · CVE-2024-6812 · GCVE-0-2024-6812

IrfanView WSQ File Parser out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IrfanView. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WSQ File Parser. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-6812. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IrfanView (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the component WSQ File Parser. 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 WSQ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of WSQ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-23273.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-6812 since 07/16/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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.

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Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

IrfanView

License

free

Website

Product: https://www.irfanview.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/16/2024 🔍
07/18/2024 +2 days 🔍
07/18/2024 +0 days 🔍
05/01/2026 +652 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: irfanview.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-6812 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-6812
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-271920

Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2024 22:15
Updated: 05/01/2026 08:26
Changes: 07/18/2024 22:15 (50), 08/22/2024 13:09 (14), 08/24/2024 08:54 (11), 03/17/2025 21:16 (3), 05/01/2026 08:23 (1), 05/01/2026 08:26 (6)
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Committer: lywand
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