CVE-2007-2193Acdsee Vulnerability
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ID_X.apl plugin in ACDSee 9.0 Build 108, Pro 8.1 Build 99, and Photo Editor 4.0 Build 195 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file with a long section string.
Published Apr 24, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-2193 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Acdsee (Acd Systems), Photo Editor (Acd Systems).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
37%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory24994
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ID_X.apl plugin in ACDSee 9.0 Build 108, Pro 8.1 Build 99, and Photo Editor 4.0 Build 195 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file with a long section string. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcdseeAcd Systems | 8.1_build_99, 9.0_build_108 | n/a |
| Photo EditorAcd Systems | 4.0_build_195 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 24, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisory24994
- exploitMSF acdsee_xpm.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16632
- other35236
- otheracdsee-xpm-bo(33812)
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ID_X.apl plugin in ACDSee 9.0 Build 108, Pro 8.1 Build 99, and Photo Editor 4.0 Build 195 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file with a long section string.
Affected: Acdsee (Acd Systems) versions 8.1_build_99, 9.0_build_108; Photo Editor (Acd Systems) versions 4.0_build_195. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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