How severe is CVE-2012-0977?

CVE-2012-0977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0977 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-2012-0977?

CVE-2012-0977 affects Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0977?

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-2012-0977 published?

CVE-2012-0977 was published on 2012-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0977

CVE-2012-0977 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Activex Control 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Activex Control
Published: 2012-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in jp2_x.dll in LuraWave JP2 ActiveX Control 2.1.5.5 and other versions before 2.1.5.11 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-2012-0977?: Stack-based buffer overflow in jp2_x.dll in LuraWave JP2 ActiveX Control 2.1.5.5 and other versions before 2.1.5.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.
How severe is CVE-2012-0977?: CVE-2012-0977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0977 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-2012-0977?: CVE-2012-0977 affects Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0977?: 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-2012-0977 published?: CVE-2012-0977 was published on 2012-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:luratech:lurawave_jp2_activex_control:2.1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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