CVE-2017-9918

Name: CVE-2017-9918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-05T20:29:05.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9918 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 execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at KERNELBASE!QueryOptionalDelayLoadedAPI+0x0000000000000c42.". EPSS estimates a 0.63% 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 execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at KERNELBASE!QueryOptionalDelayLoadedAPI+0x0000000000000c42."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.4th 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	Tools	4.50

References

https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9918Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9918Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9918?

How severe is CVE-2017-9918?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9918 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9918?

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