Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-0278
Potential exploit
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2012-0278
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:flashpix_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:flashpix_plugin:4.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-0278
39.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 97 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-0278
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-0278
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-0278
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009
IrfanView FlashPix PlugIn CVE-2012-0278 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41
Exploit
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http://secunia.com/advisories/48772
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