CVE-2017-15258 : Security Advisory and Response

A potential vulnerability has been identified in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 that could be exploited by attackers through a specially crafted .pdf file, potentially leading to a denial of service or other impacts.

Understanding CVE-2017-15258

This CVE entry describes a vulnerability in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 that could allow attackers to exploit a specially crafted .pdf file.

What is CVE-2017-15258?

The vulnerability in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have other unspecified impacts through a crafted .pdf file.

The Impact of CVE-2017-15258

The consequences of this exploit could range from causing a denial of service to potentially triggering other unspecified impacts. The issue originates from a "Read Access Violation starting at PDF!xmlParserInputRead+0x0000000000161a9c."

Technical Details of CVE-2017-15258

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 allows attackers to exploit a specially crafted .pdf file, potentially leading to a denial of service or other impacts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit)
PDF Plugin Version: 4.43

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by using a specially crafted .pdf file.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-15258, follow these mitigation and prevention steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update IrfanView to the latest version
Avoid opening untrusted .pdf files

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and plugins
Implement strong file validation checks

Patching and Updates

Ensure that IrfanView and its plugins are regularly updated to the latest versions to mitigate the vulnerability.