FKIE_CVE-2012-0278

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2012-04-18 10:33 - Updated: 2026-06-16 23:37
Severity
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the FlashPix PlugIn before 4.3.4.0 for IrfanView might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fpx file containing a crafted FlashPix image that is not properly handled during decompression.
References
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.comhttp://secunia.com/advisories/48772Vendor Advisory
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.comhttp://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41Exploit
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.comhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/48772Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=41Exploit
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
irfanview flashpix_plugin *
irfanview flashpix_plugin 4.32
irfanview irfanview *
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