CVE-2004-1297 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RTF file with the unrtf library.
- 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-2004-1297?
CVE-2004-1297 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 process_font_table function in convert.c for unrtf 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1297?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zack Smith Unrtf.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1297?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1297 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1297 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1297, GHSA-xrpf-2c53-3fmg.