CVE-2005-1187

CVE-2005-1187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in X-ways Software Technology Ag Winhex 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2005-1187?
CVE-2005-1187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1187 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1187?
CVE-2005-1187 affects X-ways Software Technology Ag Winhex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1187?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1187 published?
CVE-2005-1187 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)