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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-11564
CVE-2024-11564:
IrfanView vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
IrfanView DWG File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-11564) was discovered and disclosed on November 21, 2024. This vulnerability affects IrfanView software version 4.67 (both x64 and x86 versions) and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations (ZDI Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists within the parsing of DWG files and stems from improper validation of user-supplied data, resulting in a memory corruption condition. It has been classified as an Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) vulnerability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (High), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD, ZDI Advisory).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The high CVSS score indicates severe potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (ZDI Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in IrfanView version 4.70 with plugins version 4.70. Users are advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the risk (ZDI Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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