CVE-1999-1112
Description
Buffer overflow in IrfanView32 3.07 allows arbitrary command execution via a crafted Photoshop image header.
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Buffer overflow in IrfanView32 3.07 allows arbitrary command execution via a crafted Photoshop image header.
Vulnerability
IrfanView32 versions 3.07 and earlier are vulnerable to a buffer overflow when processing Adobe Photoshop image headers. Specifically, if a .jpg file contains the 8BPS marker followed by a long string, the application can crash. This vulnerability affects versions 3.07 and earlier [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious .jpg file. When a user opens this file with an affected version of IrfanView32, the buffer overflow is triggered. The exploit involves inserting arbitrary code within the long string following the 8BPS marker in the image header [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's system. The scope of the compromise would be limited to the privileges of the IrfanView32 process itself [1].
Mitigation
IrfanView32 versions 3.07 and earlier are affected. No specific patched version or release date for a fix is available in the provided references. Users are advised to avoid opening untrusted image files until a patch is released or to use alternative image viewers [1].
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Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34066nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/781nvdExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- stud4.tuwien.ac.at/~e9227474/main2.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3549nvd
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