CVE-2017-15765 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in IrfanView version 4.50 - 64bit, compounded by the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5, potentially leading to a denial of service or other consequences when processing malicious .dwg files.

Understanding CVE-2017-15765

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IrfanView version 4.50 - 64bit with the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5.

What is CVE-2017-15765?

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit a crafted .dwg file, triggering a denial of service or other impacts related to specific function calls.

The Impact of CVE-2017-15765

Exploiting this vulnerability could result in a denial of service or other undefined consequences when processing malicious .dwg files.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-15765

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises when a maliciously crafted .dwg file is processed, specifically in relation to the situation where "Data from Faulting Address is used as one or more arguments in a subsequent Function Call starting at CADIMAGE+0x00000000003e9462."

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Software: IrfanView version 4.50 - 64bit with CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by using a malicious .dwg file, triggering the issue related to specific function calls.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-15765 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid opening untrusted .dwg files or files from unknown sources.
Consider disabling the CADImage plugin until a patch is available.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and plugins to the latest versions.
Implement network segmentation to contain potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Monitor for security advisories and apply patches provided by the software vendor.