2024-11-22
:
IrfanView, a popular image viewer, is affected by a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-11572) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied data in DXF file parsing, leading to memory corruption. 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
What Undercode Says:
This high-severity vulnerability in IrfanView highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date. Users are strongly advised to update to IrfanView version 4.70 or later to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
While user interaction is required for successful exploitation,
Regular security updates and best practices can help protect systems from such vulnerabilities.
References:
Reported By: Zerodayinitiative.com
Undercode AI: https://ai.undercodetesting.com
Image Source:
OpenAI: https://openai.com
Undercode AI DI v2: https://ai.undercode.help