CVE-2004-1289

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Multiple buffer overflows in (1) the getline function in pcalutil.c and (2) the get_holiday function in readfile.c for pcal 4.7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted calendar file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 10, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/pcal.txt
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18552
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/pcal.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18552

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25035✓ verified
First seen Dec 15, 2004
PCAL 4.x - Calendar File 'getline' Remote Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-25036✓ verified
First seen Dec 15, 2004
PCAL 4.x - Calendar File 'get_holiday' Remote Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1289?

CVE-2004-1289 is a none vulnerability published on January 10, 2005. Multiple buffer overflows in (1) the getline function in pcalutil.c and (2) the get_holiday function in readfile.c for pcal 4.7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted calendar file.

When was CVE-2004-1289 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1289 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-2004-1289 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1289 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1289?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1289, 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-2004-1289

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