CVE-2024-6820 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IrfanView, specifically affecting its parsing of AWD files. This flaw allows remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution on a user's system if they open a specially crafted malicious file or visit a malicious webpage. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), indicating a significant risk due to its potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though user interaction is required. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.66CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.66:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* |
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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