CVE-2024-11526

Summary

CVE-2024-11526 is an out-of-bounds read remote code execution vulnerability affecting IrfanView. This issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations by manipulating the parsing of CGM files. The flaw arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data, leading to a read beyond the allocated buffer. User interaction is necessary for exploitation, as the target must visit a malicious website or open a specially crafted file. IrfanView's ZDI-CAN-24600 identifies this vulnerability.

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