CVE-2012-3585 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted JLS file due to a heap-based buffer overflow in the IrfanView JLS 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-2012-3585?
CVE-2012-3585 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 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 jpeg_ls.dll in the Jpeg_LS (aka JLS) plugin in the formats plugins in IrfanView PlugIns before 4.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JLS file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3585?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview Plugins.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3585?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3585 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-2012-3585 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3585 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3273-83rj-4w35.