CVE-2012-0278 EXPLOIT
9.3
HIGH · CVSS 2.0 · EPSS 10.1% (pctl 95)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
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.
Scoring
| CVSS | 9.3 (HIGH, v2.0) |
|---|---|
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
| EPSS | 10.06% — more likely to be exploited than 95% of all CVEs |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2012-04-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Affected (2)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| irfanview | flashpix plugin |
| irfanview | irfanview |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | IrfanView FlashPix PlugIn - Decompression Heap Overflow | 2012-04-14 |
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
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