CVE-2017-8766 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mov file due to a null pointer dereference 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-2017-8766?
CVE-2017-8766 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) allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .mov file, because of a "User Mode Write AV near NULL" issue.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8766?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8766?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8766 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-2017-8766 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8766 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-994x-rh34-x939.