CVE-2012-5904 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RLE compressed bitmap 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-2012-5904?
CVE-2012-5904 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Irfanview Irfanview, published on 17 Nov 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 IrfanView before 4.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RLE compressed bitmap file such as a DIB, RLE, or BMP image.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5904?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Irfanview Irfanview.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5904?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5904 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-2012-5904 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5904 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Irfanview Irfanview
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2g2v-frmf-48r9.