CVE-2007-2363

IrfanView < 4.00 - Buffer Overflow via Crafted IFF File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2007-2363. PoCs published by fl0 fl0w, Marsu.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack-based buffer overflow in IrfanView 3.99 via a malformed .IFF file. It uses a Metasploit-derived shellcode to execute arbitrary code (calc.exe) on Windows XP SP3.

Description

Buffer overflow in IrfanView 4.00 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .IFF file.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by fl0 fl0w · clocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6188

This exploit targets a stack-based buffer overflow in IrfanView 3.99 via a malformed .IFF file. It uses a Metasploit-derived shellcode to execute arbitrary code (calc.exe) on Windows XP SP3.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IrfanView 3.99
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious .IFF file in IrfanView 3.99
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Marsu · clocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3811

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in IrfanView <= 4.00 when processing a crafted .IFF file. It includes shellcode for launching calc.exe or binding a shell to port 4444.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IrfanView <= 4.00
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open a malicious .IFF file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/35463
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23692
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3811
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/25052
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33946
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1575

Scores

EPSS 0.0893
EPSS Percentile 94.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
irfanview/irfanview < 4.00
Published Apr 30, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026