CVE-2021-29367 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted WPG 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-2021-29367?
CVE-2021-29367 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 28 Sep 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
A buffer overflow vulnerability in WPG+0x1dda of Irfanview 4.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WPG file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29367?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29367?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29367 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-2021-29367 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29367 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hp58-7j27-g2hh.