abcpp 1.3.0 abcpp.c handle_directive memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in abcpp 1.3.0. Affected is the function handle_directive of the file abcpp.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2004-1259. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in abcpp 1.3.0. This affects the function handle_directive of the file abcpp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in the handle_directive function in abcpp.c for abcpp 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.

The weakness was released 01/10/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1259 since 12/20/2004. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/20/2025).

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18581), Exploit-DB (25021) and SecurityFocus (BID 12021†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Name

abcpp

Version

1.3.0

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/15/2004 🔍
12/20/2004 +5 days 🔍
01/10/2005 +21 days 🔍
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03/10/2015 +3711 days 🔍
08/20/2025 +3815 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1259 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1259
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23781
X-Force: 18581 - abcpp handle_directive buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 12021 - ABCPP Directive Handler Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 08/20/2025 01:28
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (45), 07/01/2018 07:59 (8), 08/20/2025 01:28 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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