CVE-2012-0897

CVE-2012-0897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the JPEG2000 plugin in IrfanView PlugIns before 4.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0897?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the JPEG2000 plugin in IrfanView PlugIns before 4.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.
How severe is CVE-2012-0897?
CVE-2012-0897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0897 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0897?
CVE-2012-0897 primarily affects Irfanview. In total, 86 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0897?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0897 published?
CVE-2012-0897 was published on 2012-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (86)

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