CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1259

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in the handle_directive function in abcpp.c for abcpp 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further propagation of the attack.

Recommendation

Immediately update abcpp to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability. If an update is not possible, restrict processing of ABC files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in the handle_directive function in abcpp.c for abcpp 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS