Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xnview | Xnview | <= 1.98.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=25858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48666Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19335Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/83086
- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51
- http://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=25858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48666Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19335Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/83086
- http://www.protekresearchlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0282?
CVE-2012-0282 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 a...
How severe is CVE-2012-0282?
CVE-2012-0282 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0282?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xnview Xnview.