CVE-2004-1264
CVE-2004-1264 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Chbg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Chbg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the simplify_path function in config.c for ChBg 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted chbg scenario file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1264?
- Buffer overflow in the simplify_path function in config.c for ChBg 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted chbg scenario file.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1264?
- CVE-2004-1264 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1264 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-2004-1264?
- CVE-2004-1264 affects Chbg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1264?
- 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-2004-1264 published?
- CVE-2004-1264 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/chbg.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-644
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:027
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18595
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chbg:chbg:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*