CVE-2024-11573

Summary

CVE-2024-11573 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting IrfanView, specifically in its handling of DXF files. This issue arises due to insufficient data validation during file parsing, leading to memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious DXF file or luring the target to a malicious webpage. Successful exploitation grants the attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current IrfanView process.

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