CVE-2004-1255 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious text file processed by the 2fax application, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1255?
CVE-2004-1255 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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
Buffer overflow in the expandtabs function in 2fax 3.04 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a text file that is converted to TIFF.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 2fax 2fax.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1255 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-368w-vm6r-8gm2.