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CVE-2017-9918: IrfanView 4.44 + Tools 4.50 may crash or run code
CVE-2017-9918 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The 32‑bit IrfanView version 4.44 together with the Tools plugin version 4.50 can be fooled by a specially crafted file to stop working or to start unwanted programs. This could let an attacker disrupt your computer or take control. Update IrfanView and the plugin to the latest versions, or remove/disable the plugin until you can upgrade.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| irfanview | irfanview |
4.44 cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.44:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* |
| irfanview | tools |
4.50 cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:tools:4.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with TOOLS Plugin 4.50 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address control...
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with TOOLS Plugin 4.50 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at KERNELBASE!QueryOptionalDelayLoadedAPI+0x0000000000000c42."
References
- https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9918 Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published5 Jul 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9918 · NVD
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