How severe is CVE-2004-1256?

CVE-2004-1256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1256?

CVE-2004-1256 affects Abcmidi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1256?

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

When was CVE-2004-1256 published?

CVE-2004-1256 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1256

CVE-2004-1256 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Abcmidi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Abcmidi
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) event_text and (2) event_specific functions in abc2midi 2004.12.04 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1256?: Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) event_text and (2) event_specific functions in abc2midi 2004.12.04 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.
How severe is CVE-2004-1256?: CVE-2004-1256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1256?: CVE-2004-1256 affects Abcmidi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1256 published?: CVE-2004-1256 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:abcmidi:abcmidi:2004-12-04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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