CVE-2019-13243 Memory corruption in n/a
A memory corruption vulnerability in IrfanView allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted image files.
- 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-2019-13243?
CVE-2019-13243 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 4 Jul 2019. 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 4.52 has a User Mode Write AV starting at image00400000+0x00000000000249c6.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13243 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-2019-13243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mfx-pf4p-4hc4.