CVE-2021-27362 Memory corruption in n/a
A read access violation in the IrfanView WPG plugin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-27362?
CVE-2021-27362 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at WPG!ReadWPG_W+0x0000000000000133, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27362?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Wpg.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27362?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27362 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-2021-27362 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27362 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5vm-h3jx-g8ph.