CVE-2011-5233

CVE-2011-5233 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.32 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted "Rows Per Strip" and "Samples Per Pixel" values in a TIFF image file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5233?
Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.32 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted "Rows Per Strip" and "Samples Per Pixel" values in a TIFF image file.
How severe is CVE-2011-5233?
CVE-2011-5233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5233 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5233?
CVE-2011-5233 primarily affects Irfanview. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5233?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5233 published?
CVE-2011-5233 was published on 2012-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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