CVE-2004-1301 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Excel file with the xlreader 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-2004-1301?
CVE-2004-1301 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 book_format_sql function in format.c for xlreader 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel (XLS) file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1301?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xlreader Xlreader.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1301?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1301 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-2004-1301 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1301 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj74-8h5p-2c6p.