CVE-2012-4988 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted JPEG-LS image file in XnView.
- 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-2012-4988?
CVE-2012-4988 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Xnview Xnview, published on 9 Jul 2014. 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 xjpegls.dll (aka JLS, JPEG-LS, or JPEG lossless) format plugin in XnView 1.99 and 1.99.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JLS image file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4988?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xnview Xnview.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4988?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4988 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-2012-4988 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4988 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Xnview Xnview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvfx-3pcm-35qm.