How severe is CVE-2006-4231?

CVE-2006-4231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-4231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4231?

CVE-2006-4231 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4231?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4231 published?

CVE-2006-4231 was published on 2006-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4231

CVE-2006-4231 is a low-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Irfanview
Published: 2006-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IrfanView 3.98 (with plugins) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CUR image file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4231?: IrfanView 3.98 (with plugins) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted CUR image file.
How severe is CVE-2006-4231?: CVE-2006-4231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4231?: CVE-2006-4231 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4231 published?: CVE-2006-4231 was published on 2006-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:3.98:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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