Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 18, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-0278
CVE-2012-0278
Description
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.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:flashpix_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:flashpix_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=4.33
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:flashpix_plugin:4.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <4.3.4.0
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References
3- www.protekresearchlab.com/index.phpnvdExploit
- secunia.com/advisories/48772nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/53009nvd
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