CVE-2004-1278 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted ABC file in jcabc2ps.
- 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-2004-1278?
CVE-2004-1278 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 switch_voice function in parse.c for jcabc2ps 20040902 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABC file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1278?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Abc2ps Abc2ps, John Chambers Jcabc2ps.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1278 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-2004-1278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p22w-hccw-f8rc.