How severe is CVE-2012-1197?

CVE-2012-1197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1197?

CVE-2012-1197 affects Acd Systems Acdsee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1197?

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-2012-1197 published?

CVE-2012-1197 was published on 2012-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1197

CVE-2012-1197 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acd Systems Acdsee 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Acd Systems Acdsee
Published: 2012-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the IDE_ACDStd.apl module for ACDSee 14.1 Build 137 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted "image dimension values" in a BMP file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1197?: Integer overflow in the IDE_ACDStd.apl module for ACDSee 14.1 Build 137 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted "image dimension values" in a BMP file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-1197?: CVE-2012-1197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1197?: CVE-2012-1197 affects Acd Systems Acdsee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1197?: 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-2012-1197 published?: CVE-2012-1197 was published on 2012-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acd_systems:acdsee:14.1_build_137:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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