CVE-2013-5351

CVE-2013-5351 is a high-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 4.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the LZW code stream in a GIF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5351?
Heap-based buffer overflow in IrfanView before 4.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the LZW code stream in a GIF file.
How severe is CVE-2013-5351?
CVE-2013-5351 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5351 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5351?
CVE-2013-5351 primarily affects Irfanview. In total, 89 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5351?
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-2013-5351 published?
CVE-2013-5351 was published on 2014-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (89)

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