CVE-2017-9878: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-9878: IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a d...

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .fpx file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at FPX!FPX_GetScanDevicePropertyGroup+0x000000000000c99a."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 17:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A crafted FlashPix (.fpx) image can crash or potentially run code through IrfanView 4.44 32-bit when FPX Plugin 4.46 is installed. Business risk is concentrated where users open untrusted image files on workstations using this older plugin combination. Exposure appears limited to endpoints with IrfanView version 4.44 32-bit and FPX Plugin 4.46 installed, especially users who receive or inspect untrusted .fpx files. The source bundle does not identify broader products or versions. Prioritize remediation for users who handle external image files, legal evidence, customer submissions, or email attachments. This is not shown as actively exploited, but arbitrary code execution through file parsing warrants prompt endpoint hygiene. Mitigation focus: Inventory IrfanView 4.44 32-bit installations and FPX Plugin 4.46 use.; Check IrfanView plugin guidance for current supported plugin versions or fixes.; Remove or disable the FPX plugin where FlashPix support is unnecessary..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 5, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-9878CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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