9.3
CRITICAL
CVE-2012-0278
IrfanView FlashPix PlugIn Buffer Overflow
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.

INFO

Published Date :

April 18, 2012, 10:33 a.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 15, 2013, 4:53 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

10.0

Exploitability Score :

8.6
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2012-0278 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Irfanview flashpix_plugin
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2012-0278.

URL Resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/48772 Vendor Advisory
http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41 Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

18.75 }} -3.34%

score

0.96327

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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