CVE-2023-26974
CVE-2023-26974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Irfanview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Irfanview v4.62 allows a user-mode write access violation via a crafted JPEG 2000 file starting at JPEG2000+0x0000000000001bf0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-26974?
- Irfanview v4.62 allows a user-mode write access violation via a crafted JPEG 2000 file starting at JPEG2000+0x0000000000001bf0.
- How severe is CVE-2023-26974?
- CVE-2023-26974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-26974 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-26974?
- CVE-2023-26974 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-26974?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-26974 published?
- CVE-2023-26974 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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