Advisory Details

November 21st, 2024

IrfanView DXF File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1603
ZDI-CAN-22184

CVE ID CVE-2024-11508
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS IrfanView
AFFECTED PRODUCTS IrfanView
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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 type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Fixed in IrfanView version 4.70 with plugins version 4.70


DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-11-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-11-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-11-21 - Advisory Updated
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