#VU43332 Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView - CVE-2012-5904

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43332

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5904

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IrfanView
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Irfan Skiljan

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.33. A remote attacker can use a crafted RLE compressed bitmap file such as a DIB to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

IrfanView: 1.70 - 4.30

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External links
https://osvdb.org/80716
https://secunia.com/advisories/47333
https://www.irfanview.com/history_old.htm
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52806
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74452

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.