CVE-2004-1595 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the font field, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.
- 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-2004-1595?
CVE-2004-1595 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2005. 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 ShixxNote 6.net build 117 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long font field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1595?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Shixxnote Shixxnote.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1595?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1595 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-2004-1595 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1595 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hm3-9cfc-p6pj.