CVE-2017-9916

Name: CVE-2017-9916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-05T20:29:05.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9916 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with TOOLS Plugin 4.50 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at ntdll_77df0000!RtlFreeHandle+0x00000000000001b6.". EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with TOOLS Plugin 4.50 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at ntdll_77df0000!RtlFreeHandle+0x00000000000001b6."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Tools	4.50

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9916Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9916Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9916?

How severe is CVE-2017-9916?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9916 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9916?

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