CVE-2004-1266 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted CSV file with the csv2xml utility.
- 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-2004-1266?
CVE-2004-1266 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 get_field_headers function in csv2xml.cpp for csv2xml 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1266?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jacob Rhoden Csv2xml.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1266?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1266 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-2004-1266 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1266 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvw4-c5xh-hc3r.