CVE-2004-1258 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files due to a buffer overflow in abcm2ps, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1258?
CVE-2004-1258 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 put_words function in subs.c for abcm2ps 3.7.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1258?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moinejf Abcm2ps.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1258?
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-2004-1258 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1258 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1258, GHSA-c4fg-crf2-687w.