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CVE-2012-0282

MediumPublished

Heap-based buffer overflow in XnView before 1.99 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary...

Published: Jul 17, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: flexera
Evidence observed: Jun 22, 2012

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

7.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in XnView before 1.99 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ImageLeftPosition value in an ImageDescriptor structure in a GIF image.

Sources

XnView 1.98.8 - '.gif' Image Processing Heap OverflowExploit
Francis Provencher · windows · Jun 22, 2012

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