Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-0897?

Affected: Irfanview versions 1.70, 1.75, 1.80, 1.85, 1.90, 1.95, 1.97, 1.98. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-0897 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2012-0897 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-0897?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-0897?

Fixed versions are available, including Irfanview 4.32.

How urgently should CVE-2012-0897 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2012-0897

MediumPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in the JPEG2000 plugin in IrfanView PlugIns before 4.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.

Published Jan 20, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-0897 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Irfanview.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Irfanview 4.32.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

6.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

52%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

86 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IrfanviewIrfanview	1.70, 1.75, 1.80, 1.85, 1.90, 1.95, 1.97, 1.98	4.32

Patched Releases

Irfanview

4.32

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 20, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the JPEG2000 plugin in IrfanView PlugIns before 4.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.
Affected: Irfanview versions 1.70, 1.75, 1.80, 1.85, 1.90, 1.95, 1.97, 1.98. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Irfanview 4.32.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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