CVE-2012-0278
CVE-2012-0278 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Irfanview Flashpix Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Irfanview Flashpix Plugin
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0278?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0278?
- CVE-2012-0278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0278?
- CVE-2012-0278 primarily affects Irfanview Flashpix Plugin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0278?
- 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-2012-0278 published?
- CVE-2012-0278 was published on 2012-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48772
- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:flashpix_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:flashpix_plugin:4.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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