CVE-2004-0783: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0783: Stack-based buffer overflow in xpm_extract_color (io-xpm.c) in the XPM image decoder for gtk+ 2.4.4 (gtk2)...

Stack-based buffer overflow in xpm_extract_color (io-xpm.c) in the XPM image decoder for gtk+ 2.4.4 (gtk2) and earlier, and gdk-pixbuf before 0.22, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain color string. NOTE: this identifier is ONLY for gtk+. It was incorrectly referenced in an advisory for a different issue (CVE-2004-0688).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-0783 is a legacy image-parsing flaw in gtk+ and gdk-pixbuf. A specially formed XPM image color string could overflow stack memory and may allow arbitrary code execution when vulnerable software decodes the image. Business risk is highest where old Linux/Unix desktop or image-processing systems still process untrusted images. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems, embedded appliances, or old distributions that still ship vulnerable gtk+ or gdk-pixbuf packages and decode XPM files from email, web content, file shares, or user uploads. Treat this as high priority for legacy asset owners, not a broad modern enterprise emergency. If vulnerable packages remain in production and process untrusted images, remediation should be scheduled promptly because the stated impact includes arbitrary code execution. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories for patched gtk+ and gdk-pixbuf package versions.; Upgrade or retire systems running gtk+ 2.4.4 or earlier.; Upgrade or retire systems running gdk-pixbuf before 0.22..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 17, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FLSA:2005CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9348CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1786CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
gtk-xpm-xpmextractcolor-bo(17385)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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