CVE-2017-15242 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at PDF!xmlGetGlobalState+0x0000000000031abe."

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Irfanview	4.44
Irfanview	Pdf	4.43

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15242Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15242Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15242?

CVE-2017-15242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting a...

How severe is CVE-2017-15242?

CVE-2017-15242 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irfanview Irfanview, Irfanview Pdf.