CVE-2020-13879
CVE-2020-13879 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Irfanview B3d with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-6087
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Irfanview B3d
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IrfanView B3D PlugIns before version 4.56 has a B3d.dll!+214f heap-based out-of-bounds write.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13879?
- IrfanView B3D PlugIns before version 4.56 has a B3d.dll!+214f heap-based out-of-bounds write.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13879?
- CVE-2020-13879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-13879 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13879?
- CVE-2020-13879 affects Irfanview B3d. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2020-13879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-13879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-6087.
- When was CVE-2020-13879 published?
- CVE-2020-13879 was published on 2024-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:b3d:*:*:*:*:*:irfanview:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Irfanview B3d
- CVE-2020-13880 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IrfanView B3D PlugIns before version 4.56 has a B3d.dll!+1cbf heap-based out-of-bounds write.
- CVE-2020-13878 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IrfanView B3D PlugIns before version 4.56 has a B3d.dll!+27ef heap-based out-of-bounds write.
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