CVE-2012-0278
critical
CVSS v3
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CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
9.3
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the FlashPix PlugIn before 4.3.4.0 for IrfanView might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fpx file containing a crafted FlashPix image that is not properly handled during decompression.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| irfanview | flashpix_plugin | {"endIncluding":"4.33"} | |
| irfanview | flashpix_plugin | 4.32 | |
| irfanview | irfanview | | |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48772
- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48772
- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009
CWEs
CWE-119
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.