2024-11-26
This article describes a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-11567) in IrfanView that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems.
Vulnerability :
Platform: IrfanView
Version: All versions (unaffected version not specified yet)
Vulnerability: Out-of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution (DXF File Parsing)
Severity: Critical
Date: November 22nd, 2024 (reported)
Details:
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied data during DXF file parsing. This can lead to attackers crafting malicious DXF files that trigger a “read past the end of an allocated buffer” issue. By exploiting this, attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim’s machine with the privileges of the application (typically the user running IrfanView).
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability is critical and requires immediate attention. Users of IrfanView should wait for an official patch from the developers and apply it as soon as possible. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening DXF files from untrusted sources.
Additionally:
This vulnerability was reported by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI-CAN-24871).
A complete analysis of the vulnerability by NIST is not yet available.
Please note: This information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional security advice.
References:
Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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