CVE-2019-17248 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-17248 affecting IrfanView 4.53. Discover the impact, technical details, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to prevent the User Mode Write AV vulnerability.
IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV originating from WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x00000000000025b6.
Understanding CVE-2019-17248
The vulnerability in IrfanView 4.53 could lead to a User Mode Write AV.
What is CVE-2019-17248?
The User Mode Write AV in IrfanView 4.53 has been identified to start from WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x00000000000025b6.
The Impact of CVE-2019-17248
The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-17248
IrfanView 4.53 is susceptible to a User Mode Write AV.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability originates from WSQ!ReadWSQ+0x00000000000025b6 in IrfanView 4.53.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to trigger a User Mode Write AV in IrfanView 4.53.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability in IrfanView 4.53.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update IrfanView to the latest version.
- Avoid opening files from untrusted sources.
- Implement security best practices for software usage.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and applications.
- Conduct security assessments and audits.
- Educate users on safe computing practices.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by IrfanView to fix the vulnerability.