CVE-2004-1725: Stack-based buffer overflow in xvbmp.c in XV allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted i

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1725 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in xvbmp.c in XV allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: john bradley

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

john bradley xv DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.10a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.10a

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.10a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xv sudo apt install xv=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10a> sudo apt-mark hold xv

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

dnf --showduplicates list xv sudo dnf downgrade xv-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.10a> sudo dnf versionlock add xv

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-2004-1725?

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

Is CVE-2004-1725 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1725 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-2004-1725 affect?

CVE-2004-1725 affects xv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in xvbmp.c in XV allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1725?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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