2024-11-25
This article describes a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-9259) in IrfanView that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s computer.
Vulnerability :
Platform: IrfanView
Version: All versions (unspecified)
Vulnerability: Out-of-Bounds Write during SID File Parsing (Remote Code Execution)
Severity: Critical
Date: November 22, 2024 (NVD Published Date)
Details:
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied data when parsing SID files. This can lead to a situation where data is written beyond the allocated memory buffer, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious code on the victim’s machine.
Exploitation:
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted SID file or visiting a malicious webpage containing such a file.
Recommendation:
It is vital to update IrfanView to the latest version as soon as possible. The vendor is expected to release a patch addressing this vulnerability.
What Undercode Says:
IrfanView users are at risk of remote code execution attacks.
Update IrfanView immediately to mitigate the risk.
Exercise caution when opening untrusted files or visiting suspicious websites.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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