IrfanView CADImage Plugin DWG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 an out-of-bounds write that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious DWG file.

Impact

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

Remediation

The vulnerability has been fixed in IrfanView CADImage Plugin version 4.72.