CVE-2012-10051 Photodex ProShow Producer 5.0.3256 load File Handling Buffer Overflow
A stack-based buffer overflow in Photodex ProShow Producer allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted load file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-10051?
CVE-2012-10051 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Photodex Corporation ProShow Producer, published on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Photodex ProShow Producer version 5.0.3256 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the handling of plugin load list files. When a specially crafted load file is placed in the installation directory, the application fails to properly validate its contents, leading to a buffer overflow when the file is parsed during startup. Exploitation requires local access to place the file and user interaction to launch the application.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-10051?
How do I fix CVE-2012-10051?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-10051 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-2012-10051 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-10051 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-982x-c5f9-g2p4.