CVE-2004-1289 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted calendar file in the PCal 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
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1289?
CVE-2004-1289 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
Multiple buffer overflows in (1) the getline function in pcalutil.c and (2) the get_holiday function in readfile.c for pcal 4.7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted calendar file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1289?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pcal Pcal.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1289?
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-2004-1289 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1289 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1289, DSA-625-1, GHSA-7wh2-5p5j-qqmq.