CVE-2024-11523

Summary

CVE-2024-11523 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting IrfanView, specifically in its handling of DXF files. The issue arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data during file parsing, leading to memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious DXF file or luring a user to a malicious webpage. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected IrfanView installation.

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