CVE-2012-0278 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious FlashPix image file in IrfanView.
- 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-2012-0278?
CVE-2012-0278 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 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 the FlashPix PlugIn before 4.3.4.0 for IrfanView might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fpx file containing a crafted FlashPix image that is not properly handled during decompression.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Flashpix Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0278 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-2012-0278 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0278 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frgh-pv7v-cq38.