CVE-2008-0493
CVE-2008-0493 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Irfanview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
fpx.dll 3.9.8.0 in the FlashPix plugin for IrfanView 4.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlashPix (.FPX) file, which triggers heap corruption. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0493?
- fpx.dll 3.9.8.0 in the FlashPix plugin for IrfanView 4.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlashPix (.FPX) file, which triggers heap corruption. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0493?
- CVE-2008-0493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0493 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0493?
- CVE-2008-0493 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0493?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0493 published?
- CVE-2008-0493 was published on 2008-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28688
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27479
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0318
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40012
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4998
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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