CVE-2004-1283

CVE-2004-1283 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the Mesh::type method in mesh.c for the mview program in Mesh Viewer 0.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted mesh files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1283?
Buffer overflow in the Mesh::type method in mesh.c for the mview program in Mesh Viewer 0.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted mesh files.
How severe is CVE-2004-1283?
CVE-2004-1283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1283 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.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1283?
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-2004-1283 published?
CVE-2004-1283 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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