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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-31007
CVE-2024-31007:
IrfanView vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Buffer Overflow vulnerability was discovered in IrfanView 32bit version 4.66 with plugin formats.dll. The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service by opening a crafted file (NVD, IrfanView Bug). The issue was identified and fixed in IrfanView version 4.67, released on April 5, 2024 (IrfanView Italia).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Buffer Overflow (CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). The issue specifically affects the formats.dll plugin component in IrfanView 32bit version 4.66 (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, the vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition in the affected IrfanView application. The impact is limited to availability with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity of the system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade to IrfanView version 4.67 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. The fixed version was released on April 5, 2024 (IrfanView Italia).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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