CVE-2019-17256 Memory corruption in n/a
A memory corruption vulnerability in IrfanView allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted DPX 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-2019-17256?
CVE-2019-17256 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 DPX!ReadDPX_W+0x0000000000001203.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17256 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-2019-17256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2755-4mpr-8455.