CVE-2004-1298: Buffer overflow in the parse function in vb2c.c for vb2c 0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1298 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting vb2c. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the parse function in vb2c.c for vb2c 0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FRM file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: 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	9.3% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: michael kohn

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

michael kohn vb2c DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vb2c || rpm -q vb2c || vb2c --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vb2c sudo apt install vb2c=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.02> sudo apt-mark hold vb2c

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

dnf --showduplicates list vb2c sudo dnf downgrade vb2c-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.02> sudo dnf versionlock add vb2c

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: Michael Kohn VB2C 0.02 - '.FRM' File Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1298?

vb2c: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1298 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1298 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-2004-1298 affect?

CVE-2004-1298 affects vb2c. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the parse function in vb2c.c for vb2c 0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FRM file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1298?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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