How severe is CVE-2005-0160?

CVE-2005-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0160?

CVE-2005-0160 affects E-merge Unace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0160 published?

CVE-2005-0160 was published on 2005-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0160

CVE-2005-0160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in E-merge Unace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: E-merge Unace
Published: 2005-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in unace 1.2b allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) 2 overflows in ACE archives, (2) a long command line argument, or (3) certain "Ready for next volume" messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0160?: Multiple buffer overflows in unace 1.2b allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) 2 overflows in ACE archives, (2) a long command line argument, or (3) certain "Ready for next volume" messages.
How severe is CVE-2005-0160?: CVE-2005-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0160?: CVE-2005-0160 affects E-merge Unace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0160 published?: CVE-2005-0160 was published on 2005-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:e-merge:unace:1.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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