How severe is CVE-2004-1078?

CVE-2004-1078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1078?

CVE-2004-1078 primarily affects Citrix Metaframe Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1078?

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-2004-1078 published?

CVE-2004-1078 was published on 2004-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1078

CVE-2004-1078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Metaframe Client 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citrix Metaframe Client
Published: 2004-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the client for Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent for Win32 8.00.24737 and earlier and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server client for WinCE before 8.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long cached icon filename in the InName XML element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1078?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the client for Citrix Program Neighborhood Agent for Win32 8.00.24737 and earlier and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server client for WinCE before 8.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long cached icon filename in the InName XML element.
How severe is CVE-2004-1078?: CVE-2004-1078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1078?: CVE-2004-1078 primarily affects Citrix Metaframe Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1078?: 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-2004-1078 published?: CVE-2004-1078 was published on 2004-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:metaframe_client:8.0:*:win-ce:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:program_neighborhood_agent:8.0:*:win32:*:*:*:*:*

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