CVE-2017-15242 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in IrfanView via a crafted PDF file processed by the PDF plugin.
- 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-2017-15242?
CVE-2017-15242 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 11 Oct 2017. 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
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at PDF!xmlGetGlobalState+0x0000000000031abe."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15242?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview, Irfanview Pdf.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15242 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-2017-15242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9c2-72m4-f79p.