CVE-2019-17244

CVE-2019-17244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Description

IrfanView 4.53 allows Data from a Faulting Address to control Code Flow starting at JPEG_LS+0x0000000000001d8a.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17244?
IrfanView 4.53 allows Data from a Faulting Address to control Code Flow starting at JPEG_LS+0x0000000000001d8a.
How severe is CVE-2019-17244?
CVE-2019-17244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-17244 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17244?
CVE-2019-17244 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17244?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-17244 published?
CVE-2019-17244 was published on 2019-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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