How severe is CVE-2006-4374?

CVE-2006-4374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-4374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4374?

CVE-2006-4374 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4374?

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

When was CVE-2006-4374 published?

CVE-2006-4374 was published on 2006-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4374

CVE-2006-4374 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Irfanview
Published: 2006-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IrfanView 3.98 (with plugins) allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ANI image file, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4374?: IrfanView 3.98 (with plugins) allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ANI image file, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-4374?: CVE-2006-4374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4374?: CVE-2006-4374 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4374?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4374 published?: CVE-2006-4374 was published on 2006-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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