Is CVE-2024-9258 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-9258 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-9258 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2024-9258 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-9258?

CVE-2024-9258 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-9258

CWE-824Published: November 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IrfanView SID File Parsing Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IrfanView. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of SID files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-23276.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-9258 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.