CVE-2013-4988
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in IcoFX 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long idCount value in an ICONDIR structure in an ICO file.
Published Dec 13, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-4988 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Icofx.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Icofx 2.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
67%
Higher than 99.2% 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in IcoFX 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long idCount value in an ICONDIR structure in an ICO file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IcofxIcofx | 1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 1.6.4, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 | 2.5 |
Patched Releases
Icofx
2.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 13, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory55964
- exploit20131210 CORE-2013-1107 - IcoFX Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124380/IcoFX-2.5.0.0-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploit20131210 CORE-2013-1107 - IcoFX Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- exploitMSF icofx_bof.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in IcoFX 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long idCount value in an ICONDIR structure in an ICO file.
Affected: Icofx versions 1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 1.6.4, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2. 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 Icofx 2.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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