CVE-2004-1260 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening crafted ABC files in abctab2ps.
- 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-2004-1260?
CVE-2004-1260 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) write_heading function in subs.cpp or (2) trim_title function in parse.cpp for abctab2ps 1.6.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1260?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Abctab2ps Abctab2ps.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1260?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1260 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-2004-1260 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1260 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-32gh-v6f6-g6vp.