CVE-2004-1264 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted ChBg scenario file due to a buffer overflow.
- 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-2004-1264?
CVE-2004-1264 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 simplify_path function in config.c for ChBg 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted chbg scenario file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1264?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chbg Chbg.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1264?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1264 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1264 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DSA-644-1, GHSA-r655-6xcc-2j5h.