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CVE-2005-1187
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.
Published: May 2, 2005
Modified: Jun 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| x-ways_software_technology_ag | winhex | 12.05_sr-14 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-hr3f-3j4g-79j5
Heap-based buffer overflow in WinHex 12.05 SR-14, and possibly other versions, may allow...
References (6)
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013727
- http://www.unl0ck.org/files/papers/winhex.txt URL Repurposed
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20139
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013727
- http://www.unl0ck.org/files/papers/winhex.txt URL Repurposed
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20139
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
5.1 / 10
EPSS Score
2.05%
Top 20% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
21 / 100
Data Sources
NVD
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