How severe is CVE-2012-6307?

CVE-2012-6307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-6307 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-2012-6307?

CVE-2012-6307 affects Impulseadventure Jpegsnoop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6307?

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.

When was CVE-2012-6307 published?

CVE-2012-6307 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6307

CVE-2012-6307 is a high-severity vulnerability in Impulseadventure Jpegsnoop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Impulseadventure Jpegsnoop
Published: 2020-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A vulnerability exists in JPEGsnoop 1.5.2 due to an unspecified issue in JPEG file handling, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6307?: A vulnerability exists in JPEGsnoop 1.5.2 due to an unspecified issue in JPEG file handling, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code
How severe is CVE-2012-6307?: CVE-2012-6307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-6307 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-2012-6307?: CVE-2012-6307 affects Impulseadventure Jpegsnoop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6307?: 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.
When was CVE-2012-6307 published?: CVE-2012-6307 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:impulseadventure:jpegsnoop:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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