CVE-2024-44915: An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x4eef0 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access viola

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-44915 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting exr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x4eef0 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access violation via a crafted EXR file. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: irfanview

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-28 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

irfanview exr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.67.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.67.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exr || rpm -q exr || exr --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.67.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exr sudo apt install exr=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.67.1> sudo apt-mark hold exr

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list exr sudo dnf downgrade exr-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.67.1> sudo dnf versionlock add exr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-44915?

exr: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-44915 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44915 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-44915 affect?

CVE-2024-44915 affects exr. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x4eef0 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access violation via a crafted EXR file. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

How urgent is CVE-2024-44915?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2024-44914 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x3df50 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access viola
CVE-2024-44913 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE An issue in the component EXR!ReadEXR+0x40ef1 of Irfanview v4.67.1.0 allows attackers to cause an access viola

References

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