CVE-2012-1052 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious JPEG2000 file in IvanView.
- 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-2012-1052?
CVE-2012-1052 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 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
Buffer overflow in IvanView 1.2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1052?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ivanview Ivanview.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1052?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1052 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-2012-1052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rg9-gvg8-5qq3.