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CVE-2020-23565: Irfanview v4.53 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file. Related to a "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at JPEG2000!ShowPlugInSaveOption...
CVE-2020-23565 · published 5 years ago
Summary
Irfanview v4.53 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file. Related to a "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at JPEG2000!ShowPlugInSaveOptions_W+0x0000000000032850".
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 |
4.53 cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.53:*:*:*:*:*:-:* |
Original advisory text
Irfanview v4.53 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file. Related to a "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at JPEG2000!ShowPlugInSaveOption...
Irfanview v4.53 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file. Related to a "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at JPEG2000!ShowPlugInSaveOptions_W+0x0000000000032850".
References
- https://github.com/KamasuOri/publicResearch/tree/master/poc/irfanview/3 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)
Timeline
Published5 Nov 2021
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-23565 · NVD
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