CVE-2012-10051
CVE-2012-10051 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. 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-121.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2012-6585
- Weakness: CWE-121
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Photodex ProShow Producer version 5.0.3256 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the handling of plugin load list files. When a specially crafted load file is placed in the installation directory, the application fails to properly validate its contents, leading to a buffer overflow when the file is parsed during startup. Exploitation requires local access to place the file and user interaction to launch the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-10051?
- Photodex ProShow Producer version 5.0.3256 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the handling of plugin load list files. When a specially crafted load file is placed in the installation directory, the application fails to properly validate its contents, leading to a buffer overflow when the file is parsed during startup. Exploitation requires local access to place the file and user interaction to launch the application.
- How severe is CVE-2012-10051?
- CVE-2012-10051 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-10051 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-10051?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2012-10051 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2012-10051 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6585.
- When was CVE-2012-10051 published?
- CVE-2012-10051 was published on 2025-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- https://archive.org/details/PhotodexProShowProducer7.0.3514Keymaker_20180127
- https://erinkrespan.com/what-happened-to-photodex-proshow-producer/
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/proshow_load_bof.rb
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120727035341/http://security.inshell.net/advisory/30
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19563
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20109
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/32753
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/photodex-proshow-producer-load-file-handling-buffer-overflow
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