CVE-2024-11531

Summary

CVE-2024-11531 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting IrfanView, a popular image viewer software. The flaw resides in the application's CGM file parsing feature, which fails to validate user-supplied data appropriately. This can lead to an out-of-bounds read, granting attackers the ability to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is necessary for exploitation, as the target must either visit a malicious webpage or open a specially crafted file. The vulnerability, identified as ZDI-CAN-24606, is particularly dangerous due to its potential to compromise systems with serious consequences.

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