CVE-2004-1301

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the book_format_sql function in format.c for xlreader 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel (XLS) file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 10, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/xlreader.txt
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18612
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/xlreader.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18612

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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-24979✓ verified
First seen Dec 16, 2004
XLReader 0.9 - Remote Client-Side Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-1301?

CVE-2004-1301 is a none vulnerability published on January 10, 2005. Buffer overflow in the bookformatsql function in format.c for xlreader 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel (XLS) file.

When was CVE-2004-1301 disclosed?

CVE-2004-1301 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-2004-1301 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-1301 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-1301?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1301, 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-2004-1301

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