How severe is CVE-2024-11507?

CVE-2024-11507 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-2024-11507 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11507?

CVE-2024-11507 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11507?

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-2024-11507 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11507 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33833.

When was CVE-2024-11507 published?

CVE-2024-11507 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11507

CVE-2024-11507 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-843.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33833
Weakness: CWE-843
Affected product: Irfanview
Published: 2024-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IrfanView DXF File Parsing Type Confusion 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 DXF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22177.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11507?: IrfanView DXF File Parsing Type Confusion 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 DXF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22177.
How severe is CVE-2024-11507?: CVE-2024-11507 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-2024-11507 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11507?: CVE-2024-11507 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11507?: 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-2024-11507 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11507 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33833.
When was CVE-2024-11507 published?: CVE-2024-11507 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1604/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.62:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

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