CVE-2024-11527

Summary

CVE-2024-11527 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting IrfanView, specifically in its handling of DWG files. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data during file parsing, leading to a memory corruption condition. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious DWG file or persuading a user to visit a specially crafted webpage. Successful exploitation grants the attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the IrfanView application.

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