CVE-2017-15746

Name: CVE-2017-15746
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-22T20:29:00.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15746 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dwg file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d21b3.". EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .dwg file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003d21b3."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th 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-2017-15746Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15746Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15746?

How severe is CVE-2017-15746?

CVE-2017-15746 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15746?

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