CVE-2017-9886: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-9886: IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possib...

IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with FPX Plugin 4.46 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .fpx file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at ntdll_77df0000!RtlpLowFragHeapFree+0x000000000000001f."

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns old 32-bit IrfanView 4.44 with FPX Plugin 4.46. A malicious FlashPix (.fpx) file can crash the application and may have other unspecified impact. The public bundle does not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch status, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to workstations or image-processing workflows still using IrfanView 4.44 32-bit with FPX Plugin 4.46 and opening untrusted .fpx files. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software cleanup item, not an emergency. Prioritize if affected endpoints handle external image files or support sensitive business workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory IrfanView installations and confirm whether FPX Plugin 4.46 is present.; Check IrfanView vendor/plugin guidance for supported versions and updates.; Remove or disable FPX handling where FlashPix files are not business-required..

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-2017-9886CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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