CVE-2017-15242

Name: CVE-2017-15242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-11T18:29:02.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at PDF!xmlGetGlobalState+0x0000000000031abe.". EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at PDF!xmlGetGlobalState+0x0000000000031abe."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Irfanview	4.44
Irfanview	Pdf	4.43

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15242Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15242Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15242?

How severe is CVE-2017-15242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15242?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST