CVE-2019-16887 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in IrfanView allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

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-2019-16887?

CVE-2019-16887 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 25 Sep 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

In IrfanView 4.53, Data from a Faulting Address controls a subsequent Write Address starting at image00400000+0x000000000001dcfc.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16887?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Irfanview Irfanview.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16887?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16887 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-2019-16887 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16887 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Irfanview Irfanview vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jpqj-f7g2-g86w.

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