CVE-2024-11553

Summary

CVE-2024-11553 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting IrfanView, caused by insufficient validation of user-supplied data during DXF file parsing. This issue leads to memory corruption, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a specially crafted file. The flaw, discovered as ZDI-CAN-24752, underscores the importance of input validation to prevent memory corruption vulnerabilities.

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