CVE-2013-4988

CVE-2013-4988 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Icofx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in IcoFX 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long idCount value in an ICONDIR structure in an ICO file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4988?
Stack-based buffer overflow in IcoFX 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long idCount value in an ICONDIR structure in an ICO file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2013-4988?
CVE-2013-4988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-4988 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4988?
CVE-2013-4988 primarily affects Icofx. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4988?
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-2013-4988 published?
CVE-2013-4988 was published on 2013-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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