CVE-2004-0262: Stack-based buffer overflow in The Palace 3.5 and earlier client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting the palace client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in The Palace 3.5 and earlier client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link to a palace:// url followed by a long server address string.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.2% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: the palace

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-11-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

the palace the palace client DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-palace-client || rpm -q the-palace-client || the-palace-client --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-palace-client sudo apt install the-palace-client=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold the-palace-client

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list the-palace-client sudo dnf downgrade the-palace-client-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add the-palace-client

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0262?

the palace client: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0262 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0262 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0262 affect?

CVE-2004-0262 affects the palace client. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in The Palace 3.5 and earlier client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link to a palace:// url followed by a long server address string.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0262?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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