CVE-2004-2167

CVE-2004-2167 is a high-severity vulnerability in Latex2rtf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in LaTeX2rtf 1.9.15, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the expandmacro function, and possibly (2) Environments and (3) TranslateCommand.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2167?
Multiple buffer overflows in LaTeX2rtf 1.9.15, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the expandmacro function, and possibly (2) Environments and (3) TranslateCommand.
How severe is CVE-2004-2167?
CVE-2004-2167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2167 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-2004-2167?
CVE-2004-2167 affects Latex2rtf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2167?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2167 published?
CVE-2004-2167 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)