Buffer overflow in Photodex Corporation Proshow Producer
CVE-2012-10051
Photodex ProShow Producer version 5.0.3256 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the handling of plugin load list files. When a specially crafted load file is placed in the installation directory, the application fails to properly validate its contents, leading to a buffer overflow when the file is parsed during startup. Exploitation requires local access to place the file and user interaction to launch the application.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (27.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Photodex Corporation Proshow Producer — versions 5.0.3256
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (technical-description, exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-10051?
- CVE-2012-10051 is a vulnerability in Photodex Corporation Proshow Producer, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. Published 2025-08-08.
- Is CVE-2012-10051 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.