CVE-2020-23565 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious JPEG 2000 file 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-2020-23565?
CVE-2020-23565 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 5 Nov 2021. 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 v4.53 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file. Related to a "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at JPEG2000!ShowPlugInSaveOptions_W+0x0000000000032850".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23565?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23565?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-23565 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-2020-23565 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23565 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x9r7-2xq4-hqp8.