How severe is CVE-2012-0978?

CVE-2012-0978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0978?

CVE-2012-0978 affects Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Browser Plug-in. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0978?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0978 published?

CVE-2012-0978 was published on 2012-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0978

CVE-2012-0978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Browser Plug-in with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Browser Plug-in
Published: 2012-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in npjp2.dll in LuraWave JP2 Browser Plug-In 1.1.1.11 and other versions before 2.1.1.11 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-2012-0978?: Stack-based buffer overflow in npjp2.dll in LuraWave JP2 Browser Plug-In 1.1.1.11 and other versions before 2.1.1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.
How severe is CVE-2012-0978?: CVE-2012-0978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0978?: CVE-2012-0978 affects Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Browser Plug-in. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0978 published?: CVE-2012-0978 was published on 2012-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:luratech:lurawave_jp2_browser_plug-in:1.1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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