CVE-2005-1187

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in WinHex 12.05 SR-14, and possibly other versions, may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name argument. NOTE: since this overflow is in the command line of an unprivileged program, it is highly likely that this is not a vulnerability.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.24% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013727	vdb entry
http://www.unl0ck.org/files/papers/winhex.txt	url repurposed
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20139	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1187?: CVE-2005-1187 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1187?: To fix CVE-2005-1187, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-1187 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-1187 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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