CVE-2019-12788: An issue was discovered in Photodex ProShow Producer v9.0.3797 (an application that runs with Administrator pr

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-12788 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting proshow producer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Photodex ProShow Producer v9.0.3797 (an application that runs with Administrator privileges). It is possible to perform a buffer overflow via a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2019-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: photodex

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-10 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

photodex proshow producer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.3797

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.3797

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy proshow-producer || rpm -q proshow-producer || proshow-producer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.3797 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison proshow-producer sudo apt install proshow-producer=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.3797> sudo apt-mark hold proshow-producer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list proshow-producer sudo dnf downgrade proshow-producer-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.3797> sudo dnf versionlock add proshow-producer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ProShow 9.0.3797 - Local Privilege Escalation

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-12788?

proshow producer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12788 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12788 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-12788 affect?

CVE-2019-12788 affects proshow producer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in Photodex ProShow Producer v9.0.3797 (an application that runs with Administrator privileges). It is possible to perform a buffer overflow via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2019-12788?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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