CVE-2004-2167: Multiple buffer overflows in LaTeX2rtf 1.9.15, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting latex2rtf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in LaTeX2rtf 1.9.15, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the expandmacro function, and possibly (2) Environments and (3) TranslateCommand.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: 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	14.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: latex2rtf

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 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

latex2rtf latex2rtf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.15

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy latex2rtf || rpm -q latex2rtf || latex2rtf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison latex2rtf sudo apt install latex2rtf=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.15> sudo apt-mark hold latex2rtf

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

dnf --showduplicates list latex2rtf sudo dnf downgrade latex2rtf-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.15> sudo dnf versionlock add latex2rtf

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: LaTeX2rtf 1.9.15 - Remote 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-2004-2167?

latex2rtf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2167 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2167 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-2004-2167 affect?

CVE-2004-2167 affects latex2rtf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in LaTeX2rtf 1.9.15, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the expandmacro function, and possibly (2) Environments and (3) TranslateCommand.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2167?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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