CVE-2004-1283 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening crafted mesh files in Mesh Viewer.
- 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-2004-1283?
CVE-2004-1283 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 Mesh::type method in mesh.c for the mview program in Mesh Viewer 0.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted mesh files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1283?
How do I fix CVE-2004-1283?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1283 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-2004-1283 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1283 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vhv-cgw6-8wcp.