CVE-2017-8766 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .mov file, because of a "User Mode Write AV near NULL" issue.

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-8766Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-8766Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8766?

CVE-2017-8766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) allows remote attackers to execute code via a crafted .mov file, because of a "User Mode Write AV near NULL" issue.

How severe is CVE-2017-8766?

CVE-2017-8766 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-2017-8766?

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