CVE-2012-5904

CVE-2012-5904 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Irfanview 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE compressed bitmap file such as a DIB, RLE, or BMP image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5904?
Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE compressed bitmap file such as a DIB, RLE, or BMP image.
How severe is CVE-2012-5904?
CVE-2012-5904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5904 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5904?
CVE-2012-5904 primarily affects Irfanview. In total, 82 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5904?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5904 published?
CVE-2012-5904 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (82)

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