CVE-2004-1299: Buffer overflow in the get_attr function in html.c for vilistextum 2.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1299 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting vilistextum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the get_attr function in html.c for vilistextum 2.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.

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	12.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vilistextum

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

vilistextum vilistextum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vilistextum sudo apt install vilistextum=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.6> sudo apt-mark hold vilistextum

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

dnf --showduplicates list vilistextum sudo dnf downgrade vilistextum-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.6> sudo dnf versionlock add vilistextum

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: Vilistextum 2.6.6 - HTML Attribute Parsing Buffer Overflow

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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-2004-1299?

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

Is CVE-2004-1299 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1299 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-2004-1299 affect?

CVE-2004-1299 affects vilistextum. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the get_attr function in html.c for vilistextum 2.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1299?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5657 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE Multiple off-by-one errors in src/text.c in Vilistextum before 2.6.9 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
CVE-2006-5656 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Memory leak in the push_align function in src/util.c in Vilistextum before 2.6.9 allows remote attackers to ca

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