IrfanView 3.98 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IrfanView 3.98. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-4231. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IrfanView 3.98 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

IrfanView 3.98 (with plugins) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CUR image file.

The weakness was shared 08/18/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-4231 since 08/18/2006. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (28377). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/18/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3128 days 🔍
08/02/2018 +1239 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: irfanview.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-4231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31864
X-Force: 28377 - IrfanView cur.dpr file denial of service

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 08/02/2018 09:17
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (46), 08/02/2018 09:17 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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