How severe is CVE-2009-0197?

CVE-2009-0197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0197?

CVE-2009-0197 primarily affects Irfanview Formats. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0197?

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-2009-0197 published?

CVE-2009-0197 was published on 2009-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0197

CVE-2009-0197 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Irfanview Formats 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Irfanview Formats
Published: 2009-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the FORMATS Plugin before 4.23 for IrfanView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large XPM file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0197?: Integer overflow in the FORMATS Plugin before 4.23 for IrfanView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large XPM file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2009-0197?: CVE-2009-0197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0197?: CVE-2009-0197 primarily affects Irfanview Formats. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0197?: 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-2009-0197 published?: CVE-2009-0197 was published on 2009-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:formats:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:formats:4.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:formats:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:formats:4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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