CVE-2012-4405

CVE-2012-4405 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Argyllcms Cms 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-189.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Argyllcms Cms
• Published: 2012-09-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple integer underflows in the icmLut_allocate function in International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (icclib), as used in Ghostscript 9.06 and Argyll Color Management System, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue is also described as an array index error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4405?

Multiple integer underflows in the icmLut_allocate function in International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (icclib), as used in Ghostscript 9.06 and Argyll Color Management System, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue is also described as an array index error.

How severe is CVE-2012-4405?

CVE-2012-4405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4405?

CVE-2012-4405 primarily affects Argyllcms Cms. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4405?

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

When was CVE-2012-4405 published?

CVE-2012-4405 was published on 2012-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00031.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00001.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00015.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1256.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/50719
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-17.xml
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:151
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:089
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:090
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/11/2
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55494
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027517
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1581-1
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78411
• https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0301

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:a:argyllcms:cms:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:color:icclib:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:9.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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