CVE-2020-23562:IrfanView 4.54 contains a user-mode write access violation vulnerability in the FORMATS plugin.

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IrfanView 4.54 contains a vulnerability that allows a user-mode write access violation starting at FORMATS!ShowPlugInSaveOptions_W+0x000000000000aefe. This issue occurs in the FORMATS plugin component when handling certain operations, potentially leading to application crashes or possible code execution.

Overview

IrfanView is a popular image viewer and editor for Windows. Version 4.54 contains a vulnerability in the FORMATS plugin that can be triggered during specific operations. The vulnerability manifests as a write access violation in the ShowPlugInSaveOptions_W function, which could potentially be exploited to cause application crashes or, in some scenarios, arbitrary code execution. The issue affects the plugin handling functionality of the application when processing certain file formats or operations.

Remediation

Users should update to the latest version of IrfanView and its plugins. The developers may have addressed this issue in subsequent releases. If no patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider disabling the FORMATS plugin until a fix is available. System administrators should implement defense-in-depth strategies including running applications with least privilege and implementing application control policies.

References

  1. Research documentation: https://github.com/nhiephon/Research
  2. IrfanView plugins information: https://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htm

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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  6. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  7. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  8. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  9. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  10. Utilities
    Utilities
  11. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  12. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  13. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  14. Construction
    Construction
  15. Information
    Information
  16. Mining
    Mining
  17. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  18. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  19. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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