What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0278?

CVE-2012-0278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 18.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-0278?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-0278. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 18.3%.

Flashpix Plugin CVE-2012-0278

CRITICAL

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2012-04-18 PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Buffer Overflow RCE Flashpix Plugin

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

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

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

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CVE Published

Apr 18, 2012 - 10:33 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

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. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 18.3%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. 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. Affected products include: Irfanview Flashpix Plugin. Version information: before 4.3.4.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.