What is the severity of CVE-2012-0277?

CVE-2012-0277 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and application crashes.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0277?

To mitigate CVE-2012-0277, you should upgrade XnView to version 1.99 or later.

What type of attack is CVE-2012-0277 associated with?

CVE-2012-0277 is associated with remote code execution and denial of service attacks via crafted PCT images.

Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2012-0277?

XnView versions prior to 1.99 and up to 1.98.8 are affected by CVE-2012-0277.

Can CVE-2012-0277 lead to data breaches?

While CVE-2012-0277 primarily causes denial of service and potential remote code execution, successful exploitation may compromise sensitive data.

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CVE-2012-0277

medium

6.8

CWE

119

17/7/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-0277: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 17 2012(Updated: )

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 PCT image.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xnview Xnview	<=1.98.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0277?
CVE-2012-0277 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0277?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0277, you should upgrade XnView to version 1.99 or later.
What type of attack is CVE-2012-0277 associated with?
CVE-2012-0277 is associated with remote code execution and denial of service attacks via crafted PCT images.
Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2012-0277?
XnView versions prior to 1.99 and up to 1.98.8 are affected by CVE-2012-0277.
Can CVE-2012-0277 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2012-0277 primarily causes denial of service and potential remote code execution, successful exploitation may compromise sensitive data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0277?
CVE-2012-0277 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0277?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0277, you should upgrade XnView to version 1.99 or later.
What type of attack is CVE-2012-0277 associated with?
CVE-2012-0277 is associated with remote code execution and denial of service attacks via crafted PCT images.
Which versions of XnView are affected by CVE-2012-0277?
XnView versions prior to 1.99 and up to 1.98.8 are affected by CVE-2012-0277.
Can CVE-2012-0277 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2012-0277 primarily causes denial of service and potential remote code execution, successful exploitation may compromise sensitive data.