How severe is CVE-2004-0783?

CVE-2004-0783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0783?

CVE-2004-0783 primarily affects Gnome Gdkpixbuf. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0783?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0783 published?

CVE-2004-0783 was published on 2004-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0783

CVE-2004-0783 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdkpixbuf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Gnome Gdkpixbuf
Published: 2004-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in xpm_extract_color (io-xpm.c) in the XPM image decoder for gtk+ 2.4.4 (gtk2) and earlier, and gdk-pixbuf before 0.22, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain color string. NOTE: this identifier is ONLY for gtk+. It was incorrectly referenced in an advisory for a different issue (CVE-2004-0688).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0783?: Stack-based buffer overflow in xpm_extract_color (io-xpm.c) in the XPM image decoder for gtk+ 2.4.4 (gtk2) and earlier, and gdk-pixbuf before 0.22, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain color string. NOTE: this identifier is ONLY for gtk+. It was incorrectly referenced in an advisory for a different issue (CVE-2004-0688).
How severe is CVE-2004-0783?: CVE-2004-0783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0783?: CVE-2004-0783 primarily affects Gnome Gdkpixbuf. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0783?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0783 published?: CVE-2004-0783 was published on 2004-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gdkpixbuf:0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gdkpixbuf:0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gdkpixbuf:0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gdkpixbuf:0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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