CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1726

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple integer overflows in (1) xviris.c, (2) xvpcx.c, and (3) xvpm.c in XV allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user opening the crafted image file, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Update XV to the latest patched version immediately. If no update is available, avoid opening image files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple integer overflows in (1) xviris.c, (2) xvpcx.c, and (3) xvpm.c in XV allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

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