CVE-2019-17257
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17257 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IrfanView 4.53 allows a Exception Handler Chain to be Corrupted starting at EXR!ReadEXR+0x000000000002af80.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IrfanView 4.53 allows a Exception Handler Chain to be Corrupted starting at EXR!ReadEXR+0x000000000002af80.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17257?
IrfanView 4.53 allows a Exception Handler Chain to be Corrupted starting at EXR!ReadEXR+0x000000000002af80.
How severe is CVE-2019-17257?
CVE-2019-17257 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17257?
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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