CVE-2024-11508 IrfanView DXF File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious DXF files in IrfanView due to a type confusion flaw.

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-2024-11508?

CVE-2024-11508 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 22 Nov 2024. 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 DXF File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DXF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22184.

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11508?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Irfanview Irfanview.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11508?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-11508 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-2024-11508 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-11508 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Irfanview Irfanview vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4rvq-m8mp-jcx2.

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