CVE-2004-1293 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RTF file with the rtf2latex2e converter.
- 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-2004-1293?
CVE-2004-1293 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 ReadFontTbl function in reader.c for rtf2latex2e 1.0fc2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1293?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rtf2latex2e Rtf2latex2e.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1293?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1293 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-2004-1293 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1293 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-684j-4mgj-x6g7.