CVE-2017-15750 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2017-15750 was published on October 22, 2017, and involves a vulnerability in IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with the BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3. This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service situation or other unspecified consequences when a malicious actor manipulates a .dwg file.

Understanding CVE-2017-15750

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2017-15750 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2017-15750?

The presence of the BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3 within IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit can result in a denial of service scenario or other potential consequences if a threat actor intentionally alters a .dwg file. This manipulation triggers a "Read Access Violation" at a specific point within the plugin.

The Impact of CVE-2017-15750

The vulnerability in IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit with the BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3 could allow attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have other unspecified impacts by exploiting a crafted .dwg file.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-15750

Explore the technical aspects of the CVE-2017-15750 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the interaction between IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit and the BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3, enabling attackers to trigger a denial of service or other consequences by manipulating a specific file format.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected System: IrfanView 4.50 - 64bit
Affected Plugin Version: BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by intentionally modifying a .dwg file, leading to a