CVE-2004-1256

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) event_text and (2) event_specific functions in abc2midi 2004.12.04 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 10, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/abc2midi.txt
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18573
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18574
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/abc2midi.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18573
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18574

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25019✓ verified
First seen Dec 15, 2004
ABC2MIDI 2004-12-04 - Multiple Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1256?

CVE-2004-1256 is a none vulnerability published on January 10, 2005. Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) eventtext and (2) eventspecific functions in abc2midi 2004.12.04 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.

When was CVE-2004-1256 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1256 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 10, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-1256 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1256 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1256?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1256, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-1256

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