CVE-2004-1025 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via malicious image files processed by the imlib library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1025?
CVE-2004-1025 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Gentoo Linux, published on 15 Dec 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 heap-based buffer overflows in imlib 1.9.14 and earlier, which is used by gkrellm and several window managers, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and execute arbitrary code via certain image files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1025?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Enlightenment Imlib, Gentoo Linux, Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1025?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1025 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1025 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gentoo Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2m2j-pxw7-8gwq.