CVE-2024-11506
CVE-2024-11506 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33832
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Irfanview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IrfanView DWG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DWG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read before the start of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22169.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-11506?
- IrfanView DWG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DWG files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read before the start of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22169.
- How severe is CVE-2024-11506?
- CVE-2024-11506 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-2024-11506 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-11506?
- CVE-2024-11506 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-11506?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-11506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-11506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33832.
- When was CVE-2024-11506 published?
- CVE-2024-11506 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.62:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
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