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7.8

IrfanView CADImage Plugin Can Run Malicious Code from DXF Files

CVE-2025-7273 · published 1 year ago
Summary

A vulnerability in IrfanView CADImage Plugin can let attackers run malicious code on your computer if you open a specially crafted DXF file. This requires you to interact with the file, such as by opening it or visiting a malicious website. To stay safe, update your plugin to the latest version.

What to do
  • Update cadsofttools cadimage to version 15.0.0.8 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cadsofttools cadimage < 15.0.0.8
cpe:2.3:a:cadsofttools:cadimage:*:*:*:*:*:irfanview:x64:*
Original advisory text
IrfanView CADImage Plugin DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ...
IrfanView CADImage Plugin DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView CADImage Plugin. 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 read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26202.
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-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published21 Jul 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-7273 · NVD
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