CVE-2004-1725 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted image file in the XV image viewer.
- 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-2004-1725?
CVE-2004-1725 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in xvbmp.c in XV allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1725?
It affects 1 product.
Products include John Bradley Xv.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1725?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1725 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-2004-1725 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1725 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9fc-7w7p-pf73.