2024-11-22
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IrfanView, a popular image viewer, is affected by a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-11561) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied data during the parsing of DXF files. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious file.
Vulnerability Details:
Platform: IrfanView
Version: Affected versions prior to 4.70
Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Severity: High
Date: 2024-11-22
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability poses a significant security risk to users of IrfanView. It’s crucial to update to the latest version (4.70 or later) to mitigate the threat of remote code execution attacks.
While user interaction is required for exploitation,
References:
Reported By: Zerodayinitiative.com
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