CVE-2021-27224Wpg Out-of-Bounds Write
The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Published Feb 17, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2021-27224 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Wpg (Irfanview).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wpg 3.1.0.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WpgIrfanview | See advisory | 3.1.0.0 |
Patched Releases
Wpg
3.1.0.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 17, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected: Wpg (Irfanview). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Wpg 3.1.0.0.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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