CVE-2004-1266: Buffer overflow in the get_field_headers function in csv2xml.cpp for csv2xml 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1266 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting csv2xml. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the get_field_headers function in csv2xml.cpp for csv2xml 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jacob rhoden

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-10 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jacob rhoden csv2xml DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy csv2xml || rpm -q csv2xml || csv2xml --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison csv2xml sudo apt install csv2xml=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold csv2xml

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

dnf --showduplicates list csv2xml sudo dnf downgrade csv2xml-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add csv2xml

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1266?

csv2xml: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1266 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1266 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-2004-1266 affect?

CVE-2004-1266 affects csv2xml. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the get_field_headers function in csv2xml.cpp for csv2xml 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1266?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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