IrfanView CADImage Plugin DWG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the IrfanView CADImage Plugin, specifically within the parsing of DWG files. The issue arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied data, leading to out-of-bounds read conditions that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious DWG file.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution on the affected system, with the executed code running in the context of the current process.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to IrfanView CADImage Plugin version 4.72 to address this vulnerability.