CVE-2021-29360 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!Read_Utah_RLE+0x37a of Irfanview 4.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/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	4.57

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://github.com/moshekaplan/Research/tree/main/IrfanViewThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/moshekaplan/Research/tree/main/IrfanViewThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29360?

CVE-2021-29360 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A buffer overflow vulnerability in FORMATS!Read_Utah_RLE+0x37a of Irfanview 4.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE file.

How severe is CVE-2021-29360?

CVE-2021-29360 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-2021-29360?

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