How severe is CVE-2004-1278?

CVE-2004-1278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1278?

CVE-2004-1278 primarily affects Abc2ps. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1278?

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-2004-1278 published?

CVE-2004-1278 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1278

CVE-2004-1278 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Abc2ps 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Abc2ps
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the switch_voice function in parse.c for jcabc2ps 20040902 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABC file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1278?: Buffer overflow in the switch_voice function in parse.c for jcabc2ps 20040902 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABC file.
How severe is CVE-2004-1278?: CVE-2004-1278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1278?: CVE-2004-1278 primarily affects Abc2ps. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1278?: 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-2004-1278 published?: CVE-2004-1278 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:abc2ps:abc2ps:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:john_chambers:jcabc2ps:2004-09-02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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