CVE-2004-1273 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious GRX file with a long filename in the greed downloader.
- 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-2004-1273?
CVE-2004-1273 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 DownloadLoop function in main.c for greed 0.81p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GRX file containing a long filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1273?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Greed Greed.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1273?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1273 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-2004-1273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1273 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jf9-8655-3vm3.