CVE-2019-17245

Name: CVE-2019-17245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-08T12:15:10.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17245 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x0000000000004359.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x0000000000004359.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Irfanview	4.53

References

https://github.com/linhlhq/research/blob/master/README.mdThird Party Advisory
https://www.irfanview.com/main_history.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/linhlhq/research/blob/master/README.mdThird Party Advisory
https://www.irfanview.com/main_history.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17245?

IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x0000000000004359.

How severe is CVE-2019-17245?

CVE-2019-17245 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17245?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-17245?

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Source: NVD / NIST