CVE-2017-15744

Name: CVE-2017-15744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-22T20:29:00.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15744 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d35a7.". EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d35a7."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Irfanview	4.50
Irfanview	Cadimage	12.0.0.5

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15744Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15744Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15744?

How severe is CVE-2017-15744?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15744 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15744?

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