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This issue affects IrfanView 4.44 32-bit when used with FPX Plugin 4.46. A malicious FlashPix .fpx image can crash the application or potentially run attacker-controlled code if opened or processed. Business risk is mainly on endpoints that still use this old image viewer/plugin combination. Exposure is likely limited to workstations or image-processing systems with IrfanView 4.44 32-bit and FPX Plugin 4.46 installed. Organizations that do not handle FlashPix files, do not use the FPX plugin, or have upgraded/removed this legacy stack are less likely to be exposed. Treat this as a targeted legacy software risk. It is not supported by active-exploitation evidence in the provided sources, but potential code execution from a file-open workflow justifies removing or updating the affected plugin during endpoint hygiene work. Mitigation focus: Inventory IrfanView 4.44 32-bit and FPX Plugin 4.46 installations.; Check IrfanView vendor plugin guidance for supported updates or replacement packages.; Remove or disable the FPX plugin where FlashPix support is unnecessary..
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