CVE-2012-0277 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening a crafted PCT image file.
- 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-2012-0277?
CVE-2012-0277 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 17 Jul 2012. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in XnView before 1.99 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PCT image.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0277?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0277?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0277 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-2012-0277 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0277 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4xf-pmr9-hq5x.