CVE-2017-15759 describes a critical vulnerability in IrfanView 4.50 (64-bit) when using the BabaCAD4Image plugin version 1.3, allowing arbitrary code execution or denial of service through a specially crafted .dwg file. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) requires user interaction, as the victim must open the malicious file, and could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting a low current threat landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.50:*:*:*:*:x64:*:* | ||
1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:babacad4image:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.