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CVE-2017-15768

7.8 · HIGH

IrfanView version 4.50 - 64bit allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tif file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branc…

Published Oct 22, 2017CWE-119EPSS 0.99%

Overview

CVE-2017-15768 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IrfanView version 4.50 - 64bit allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tif file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at image000007f7_42060000+0x0000000000094113."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15768?

CVE-2017-15768 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-15768?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-15768?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-15768?

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