Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in IrfanView 3.99 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) xoffset or (2) yoffset RLE command, or (3) large non-RLE encoded blocks in a crafted BMP image, as demonstrated by rle8of3.bmp and rle8of4.bmp.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irfanview | Irfanview | 3.99 |
References
- http://ifsec.blogspot.com/2007/04/several-windows-image-viewers.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/41554
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2558
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464726/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1284
- http://ifsec.blogspot.com/2007/04/several-windows-image-viewers.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/41554
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2558
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464726/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1284
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1948?
CVE-2007-1948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in IrfanView 3.99 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) xoffset or (2) yoffset RLE command, or (3) large non-R...
How severe is CVE-2007-1948?
CVE-2007-1948 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irfanview Irfanview.