2024-11-22
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A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-11513, has been identified in IrfanView software. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious file. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied data during the parsing of ECW files.
Vulnerability Details:
Platform: IrfanView
Version: Affected versions prior to 4.70
Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Severity: High (CVSS Score: 7.8)
Date: [Date of vulnerability disclosure]
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability poses a significant security risk to IrfanView users. It is crucial to update to the latest version (4.70 or later) to mitigate the threat.
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It is recommended to adopt a proactive security posture by keeping software up-to-date, using strong passwords, and being cautious when opening files from untrusted sources.
References:
Reported By: Zerodayinitiative.com
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