CVE-2004-1256 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening crafted ABC files with abc2midi.
- 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-2004-1256?
CVE-2004-1256 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
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) event_text and (2) event_specific functions in abc2midi 2004.12.04 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Abcmidi Abcmidi.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1256?
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-2004-1256 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1256 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1256, GHSA-797x-27qc-m9q4.