CVE-2004-0783

CVE-2004-0783 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the XPM image decoder within gtk+ 2.4.4 and earlier, and gdk-pixbuf before 0.22. This flaw, specifically in the xpm_extract_color function, could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious color string. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe, requiring no authentication and having low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.