CVE-2017-15759

Name: CVE-2017-15759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-22T20:29:01.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15759 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "User Mode Write AV near NULL starting at BabaCAD4Image!ShowPlugInOptions+0x000000000001b3f3.". EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .dwg file, related to a "User Mode Write AV near NULL starting at BabaCAD4Image!ShowPlugInOptions+0x000000000001b3f3."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th 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	Babacad4image	1.3

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15759Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-15759Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15759?

How severe is CVE-2017-15759?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15759 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15759?

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Source: NVD / NIST