CVE-2004-0687: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) xpmParseColors in parse.c, (2) ParseAndPutPixels in create.c,...

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CVE-2004-0687 is an old libXpm image-parsing flaw. A malformed XPM image could overflow stack buffers and potentially run attacker-controlled code in software that processes the image. It matters mainly for legacy systems or applications still carrying vulnerable X11/libXpm components. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux or desktop/server environments using libXpm or X11 libraries older than 6.8.1. Vendor advisories are listed for several distributions, but the bundle does not provide a complete affected product matrix. Treat as high priority for legacy asset review, not a modern internet-wide emergency. The business risk is code execution through image handling, but urgency depends on whether vulnerable libXpm remains deployed and exposed to untrusted files. Mitigation focus: Update libXpm/X11 packages to vendor-patched versions or libXpm 6.8.1 or later.; Review the listed vendor advisories for distribution-specific package names and fixed versions.; Prioritize systems that process untrusted image files, email attachments, or uploaded XPM content..

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Jun 30, 2026, 02:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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