HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-1267
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CVE-2004-1267

CWE-119Published: January 10, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in the ParseCommand function in hpgl-input.c in the hpgltops program for CUPS 1.1.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HPGL file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-1267 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2004-1267. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

cups
Red Hat1 product(s)
fedora core
Source: NVD CPE · 24 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (16)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-1267
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2005

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2004-1267 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.