Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4988
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xjpegls.dll (aka JLS, JPEG-LS, or JPEG lossless) format plugin in XnView 1.99 and 1.99.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JLS image file.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2012-4988
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.99:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:1.99.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4988
14.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4988
| 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-2012-4988
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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-2012-4988
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21741/
XnView 1.99.1 - '.JLS' File Decompression Heap Overflow - Windows dos Exploit
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http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/xnview-jls-heap.html
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79030
XnView JPEG-LS buffer overflow CVE-2012-4988 Vulnerability Report
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/36
Full Disclosure: XnView JLS File Decompression Heap Overflow
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55787
XnView JPEG-LS Image Processing Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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