CVE-2004-0889 Integer overflow in n/a

What is CVE-2004-0889?

CVE-2004-0889 is a critical vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 26 Oct 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple integer overflows in xpdf 3.0, and other packages that use xpdf code such as CUPS, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different set of vulnerabilities than those identified by CVE-2004-0888.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0889?

It affects 16 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Easy Software Products Cups, Gentoo Linux, Gnome Gpdf, Kde Kde, Kde Koffice and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0889?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2004-0889 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0889 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0889, GHSA-xwjm-m85h-4ff8.