How severe is CVE-2004-1279?

CVE-2004-1279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1279?

CVE-2004-1279 affects Jpegtoavi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1279?

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-2004-1279 published?

CVE-2004-1279 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1279

CVE-2004-1279 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jpegtoavi 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jpegtoavi
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the get_file_list_stdin function in jpegtoavi 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted set of JPEG files and filenames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1279?: Buffer overflow in the get_file_list_stdin function in jpegtoavi 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted set of JPEG files and filenames.
How severe is CVE-2004-1279?: CVE-2004-1279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1279?: CVE-2004-1279 affects Jpegtoavi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1279?: 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-2004-1279 published?: CVE-2004-1279 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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