CVE-2017-8369 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted file due to memory corruption in IrfanView.
- 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-2017-8369?
CVE-2017-8369 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 5 Jul 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) has a "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at USER32!wvsprintfA+0x00000000000002f3" issue, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8369?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8369?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8369 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-2017-8369 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8369 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3gm9-977v-wxgv.