CVE-2024-44914

Name: CVE-2024-44914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-28T18:15:09.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44914 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x3df50 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access violation via a crafted EXR file. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x3df50 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access violation via a crafted EXR file. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Exr	4.67.1

References

https://github.com/yuhano/irfanview_PocExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44914?

An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x3df50 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access violation via a crafted EXR file. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

How severe is CVE-2024-44914?

CVE-2024-44914 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44914?

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-2024-44914?

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Source: NVD / NIST