CVE-2025-7279
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-21
Last updated on: 2025-07-25
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-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read flaw in the IrfanView CADImage Plugin when parsing CGM files. It occurs because the plugin does not properly validate user-supplied data, allowing an attacker to read beyond the allocated buffer. Exploiting this flaw requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page, and can lead to remote code execution within the context of the current process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the user running the IrfanView CADImage Plugin. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or disrupting system operations.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
IrfanView users should avoid opening CGM files from untrusted sources or visiting malicious pages that could trigger the vulnerability. Applying any available patches or updates from the vendor once released is recommended. Additionally, restricting user interaction with untrusted files and enabling security features such as application whitelisting can help mitigate risk.