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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2017-15252

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 "Read Access Violation on Bloc...

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 "Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at PDF!xmlListWalk+0x00000000000158cb."

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

VendorProductVersions
IrfanviewIrfanview4.44
IrfanviewPdf4.43

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15252?

CVE-2017-15252 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 "Read Access Violation on Bloc...

How severe is CVE-2017-15252?

CVE-2017-15252 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-2017-15252?

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