# CVE-2004-1289: 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 remo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2004-12-22 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/pcal.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18552
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25035
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25036

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