CVE-2025-7291
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 a flaw in the IrfanView CADImage Plugin's DXF file parsing functionality. It occurs because the plugin does not properly validate user-supplied data when parsing DXF files, leading to an out-of-bounds read. This can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system if the user opens a malicious DXF file or visits a malicious page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the IrfanView CADImage Plugin. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of the affected system. 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 or suspicious DXF files with the IrfanView CADImage Plugin. Ensure users do not visit malicious web pages or open files from untrusted sources. Applying any available patches or updates from the vendor once released is also recommended.