CVE-2013-6932 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in IrfanView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file when viewing thumbnails.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-6932?
CVE-2013-6932 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 28 Dec 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.37, when a multibyte-character directory name is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that is incorrectly handled by the Thumbnail tooltips feature in the Thumbnails window.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6932?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6932?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6932 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-2013-6932 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6932 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qc4-23c5-4v7h.