CVE-2009-0197

Name: CVE-2009-0197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-09T15:08:35.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the FORMATS Plugin before 4.23 for IrfanView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large XPM file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the FORMATS Plugin before 4.23 for IrfanView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large XPM file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.76%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Formats	<= 4.22
Irfanview	Formats	4.00
Irfanview	Formats	4.10
Irfanview	Formats	4.20

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/34525Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-20/Vendor Advisory
http://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htmPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/53323
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502516/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34402
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0953Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49717
http://secunia.com/advisories/34525Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-20/Vendor Advisory
http://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htmPatch
http://www.osvdb.org/53323
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502516/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34402
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0953Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49717

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0197?

How severe is CVE-2009-0197?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0197?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST