CVE-2019-17255 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in IrfanView allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted EXR 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-2019-17255?

CVE-2019-17255 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 8 Oct 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 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at EXR!ReadEXR+0x0000000000010836.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17255?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Irfanview Irfanview.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17255 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-2019-17255 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17255 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Irfanview Irfanview vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rch5-97qf-q387.

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