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IrfanView: Remote Code Execution from Malicious DXF Files

CVE-2024-11572 · published 1 year ago
Summary

If you use IrfanView to open DXF files from unknown sources, a hacker could trick you into running malicious code on your computer. This could lead to the theft of sensitive information or other security risks. To stay safe, only open DXF files from trusted sources.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
irfanview irfanview 4.67
cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.67:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Original advisory text
IrfanView DXF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User i...
IrfanView DXF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DXF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24897.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published22 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-11572 · NVD
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