CVE-2008-0493 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlashPix file due to heap corruption in the IrfanView FlashPix plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0493?

CVE-2008-0493 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 30 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

fpx.dll 3.9.8.0 in the FlashPix plugin for IrfanView 4.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlashPix (.FPX) file, which triggers heap corruption. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0493?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Irfanview Irfanview.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0493 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0493 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Irfanview Irfanview vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m47r-rrx6-887p.