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CVE-2017-15242
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows...
Vulnerability Description
IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at PDF!xmlGetGlobalState+0x0000000000031abe."
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
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Vulnerable Versions:
4.44, 4.43
Timeline
Official Publish:
October 11th, 2017
Last Modified:
August 5th, 2024
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.