CVE-2004-1271: Buffer overflow in the dxfin function in d.c for dxfscope 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1271 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting dxf file format viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the dxfin function in d.c for dxfscope 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF 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: dxfscope

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

dxfscope dxf file format viewer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dxf-file-format-viewer || rpm -q dxf-file-format-viewer || dxf-file-format-viewer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dxf-file-format-viewer sudo apt install dxf-file-format-viewer=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2> sudo apt-mark hold dxf-file-format-viewer

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

dnf --showduplicates list dxf-file-format-viewer sudo dnf downgrade dxf-file-format-viewer-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add dxf-file-format-viewer

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-2004-1271?

dxf file format viewer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1271 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1271 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-2004-1271 affect?

CVE-2004-1271 affects dxf file format viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the dxfin function in d.c for dxfscope 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1271?

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

References

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