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10.0

The Palace client can run unwanted code via crafted link

CVE-2004-0262 · published 21 years ago
Summary

Versions of The Palace client up to 3.5 can be tricked by a specially formed palace:// link that overflows its memory and lets an attacker run code on the user’s computer. This could let a remote attacker take control of the system. Upgrade to a newer version or avoid opening unknown palace:// links to protect your machines.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
the_palace the_palace_client 3.5
cpe:2.3:a:the_palace:the_palace_client:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Stack-based buffer overflow in The Palace 3.5 and earlier client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link to a palace:// url followed by a long server address string.
Stack-based buffer overflow in The Palace 3.5 and earlier client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link to a palace:// url followed by a long server address string.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published23 Nov 2004
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2004-0262 · NVD
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