CVE-2012-1051: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1051: Heap-based buffer overflow in Xjp2.dll in the JPEG2000 plug-in in XnView 1.98.5 allows remote attackers to...

Heap-based buffer overflow in Xjp2.dll in the JPEG2000 plug-in in XnView 1.98.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-1051 is a memory corruption flaw in XnView 1.98.5's JPEG2000 plug-in. A malicious JP2 image could make the application execute attacker-controlled code when processed. This mainly matters where legacy XnView is installed on workstations or used in automated image-handling workflows. Exposure is likely limited to environments running XnView 1.98.5 or using its JPEG2000 plug-in to open or process JP2 files. Risk increases if untrusted images arrive by email, web upload, shared folders, case evidence, or automated media pipelines. Prioritize remediation if XnView 1.98.5 is present in user-facing or automated image workflows. The business urgency is lower if the product is absent, but high for confirmed legacy deployments because crafted files can potentially lead to code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for XnView 1.98.5 and the Xjp2.dll JPEG2000 plug-in.; Check XnView or vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported mitigation.; Remove or replace legacy XnView installations where business use is not required..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 13, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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