CVE-2012-10057
CVE-2012-10057 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% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2012-6604
- Weakness: CWE-121
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Lattice Semiconductor ispVM System v18.0.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its handling of .xcf project files. When parsing the version attribute of the ispXCF XML tag, the application fails to properly validate input length, allowing a specially crafted file to overwrite memory on the stack. This can result in arbitrary code execution under the context of the user who opens the file. The vulnerability is triggered locally by opening a malicious .xcf file and does not require elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-10057?
- Lattice Semiconductor ispVM System v18.0.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its handling of .xcf project files. When parsing the version attribute of the ispXCF XML tag, the application fails to properly validate input length, allowing a specially crafted file to overwrite memory on the stack. This can result in arbitrary code execution under the context of the user who opens the file. The vulnerability is triggered locally by opening a malicious .xcf file and does not require elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2012-10057?
- CVE-2012-10057 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-10057 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-10057?
- 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-2012-10057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2012-10057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6604.
- When was CVE-2012-10057 published?
- CVE-2012-10057 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/ispvm_xcf_ispxcf.rb
- https://web.archive.org/web/20121014002756/http://secunia.com/advisories/48740/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18947
- https://www.latticesemi.com/ispvm
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lattice-semiconductor-ispvm-system-xcf-file-handling-buffer-overflow
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