CVE-2017-10732: IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecif...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue concerns IrfanView 4.44 32-bit handling of crafted .rle image files. The documented impact is denial of service, with possible unspecified additional impact. Business urgency is highest where legacy IrfanView is installed on user workstations that open externally supplied image files. Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints using IrfanView 4.44 32-bit to open .rle files, especially from email, downloads, archives, or customer submissions. The bundle does not identify server-side exposure or other affected products. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software cleanup item unless your organization processes untrusted image files at scale. Prioritize asset inventory, user workflow review, and vendor-supported upgrade decisions over emergency response, because active exploitation and a fixed version are not established in the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Check IrfanView vendor guidance and current plugin/download pages for supported replacement versions.; Identify and remove or replace IrfanView 4.44 32-bit where business use is not required.; Avoid opening untrusted .rle files until vendor guidance is confirmed..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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