How severe is CVE-2004-1293?

CVE-2004-1293 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-1293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1293?

CVE-2004-1293 affects Rtf2latex2e. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1293?

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-2004-1293 published?

CVE-2004-1293 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1293

CVE-2004-1293 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rtf2latex2e with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rtf2latex2e
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the ReadFontTbl function in reader.c for rtf2latex2e 1.0fc2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1293?: Buffer overflow in the ReadFontTbl function in reader.c for rtf2latex2e 1.0fc2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.
How severe is CVE-2004-1293?: CVE-2004-1293 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1293?: CVE-2004-1293 affects Rtf2latex2e. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1293?: 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-2004-1293 published?: CVE-2004-1293 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rtf2latex2e:rtf2latex2e:1.0_fc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*