CVE-2024-11538

Summary

CVE-2024-11538 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting IrfanView, specifically in its DXF file parsing functionality. The flaw arises from insufficient data validation, leading to memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious DXF file or luring a user to a malicious website, requiring user interaction for successful exploitation. The ZDI (Zero Day Initiative) identified this issue as ZDI-CAN-24629.

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