CVE-2017-10733: 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 CVE concerns IrfanView 4.44 32-bit crashing, or possibly experiencing other unspecified impact, when handling a malicious RLE image file. The available sources do not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch version, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on workstations or shared systems running IrfanView 4.44 32-bit where users can open untrusted .rle files from email, downloads, archives, or removable media. Treat this as a targeted workstation hygiene issue unless IrfanView is widely deployed or used to process untrusted images. Prioritize inventory and vendor guidance rather than emergency response, because exploitation and severity evidence are incomplete. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for IrfanView 4.44 32-bit installations.; Check IrfanView vendor guidance and plugin information for supported updates.; Restrict 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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