CVE-2017-15747 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in IrfanView via a crafted DWG file processed by the CADImage 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-2017-15747?
CVE-2017-15747 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 22 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 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "Data Execution Prevention Violation starting at Unknown Symbol @ 0x0000700b00260112 called from CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d35ad."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15747?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Irfanview Cadimage, Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15747?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15747 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-2017-15747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7wcg-hrgc-r929.