CVE-2017-15740 describes a critical vulnerability in IrfanView 4.50 (64-bit) when used with the CADImage plugin version 12.0.0.5, allowing arbitrary code execution or denial of service through specially crafted .dwg files. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability requires user interaction (opening a malicious file) but can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.50:*:*:*:*:x64:*:* | ||
12.0.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:cadimage:12.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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