CVE-2008-0493 json
fpx.dll 3.9.8.0 in the FlashPix plugin for IrfanView 4.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlashPix (.FPX) f…
published 2008-01-30 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0503
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.7%
- EPSS 8.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
fpx.dll 3.9.8.0 in the FlashPix plugin for IrfanView 4.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FlashPix (.FPX) file, which triggers heap corruption. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4998)
- Published
Exploit prediction
8.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4998 IrfanView 4.10 - '.fpx' Memory Corruption local, 2008-01-28
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27479 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/4998
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27479
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/28688
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/40012
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0318
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0493
- NVD CVE-2008-0493
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