CVE-2025-7243
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-21
Last updated on: 2025-07-28
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cadsofttools | cadimage | to 15.0.0.8 (exc) |
| cadsofttools | cadimage | to 15.0.0.8 (exc) |
| irfanview | irfanview | to 4.72 (exc) |
| irfanview | irfanview | to 4.72 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a memory corruption flaw in the IrfanView CADImage Plugin when parsing DWG files. It occurs because the plugin does not properly validate user-supplied data, which can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a malicious DWG file or visiting a malicious page, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the user running the IrfanView CADImage Plugin. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including data theft, system manipulation, or further malware installation. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening untrusted DWG files or visiting untrusted web pages that may contain malicious DWG files. Ensure that users are aware of the risk and do not interact with suspicious files or links. Applying any available patches or updates from the software vendor once released is also recommended.