CVE-2007-4343 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious palette file in IrfanView.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4343?
CVE-2007-4343 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 16 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in IrfanView 3.99 and 4.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted palette (.pal) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4343?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4343?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4343 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-4343 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4343 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6w48-3j72-vg4r.