CVE-2004-1299 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page due to a buffer overflow in the HTML parsing 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1299?
CVE-2004-1299 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 get_attr function in html.c for vilistextum 2.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vilistextum Vilistextum.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1299 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-2004-1299 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1299 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9453-pwf2-7h72.