CVE-2004-1293: Buffer overflow in the ReadFontTbl function in reader.c for rtf2latex2e 1.0fc2 allows remote attackers to exec

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1293 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting rtf2latex2e. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: 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	13.7% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rtf2latex2e

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

rtf2latex2e rtf2latex2e DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_fc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_fc2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rtf2latex2e || rpm -q rtf2latex2e || rtf2latex2e --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_fc2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rtf2latex2e sudo apt install rtf2latex2e=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_fc2> sudo apt-mark hold rtf2latex2e

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

dnf --showduplicates list rtf2latex2e sudo dnf downgrade rtf2latex2e-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_fc2> sudo dnf versionlock add rtf2latex2e

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: RTF2LATEX2E 1.0 - Remote Stack Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1293?

rtf2latex2e: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1293 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1293 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-2004-1293 affect?

CVE-2004-1293 affects rtf2latex2e. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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 urgent is CVE-2004-1293?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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