How severe is CVE-2005-1546?

CVE-2005-1546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1546?

CVE-2005-1546 primarily affects Ht Editor. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1546?

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

When was CVE-2005-1546 published?

CVE-2005-1546 was published on 2005-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1546

CVE-2005-1546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ht Editor 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% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ht Editor
Published: 2005-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the PE parser in HT Editor before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PE file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1546?: Buffer overflow in the PE parser in HT Editor before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PE file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1546?: CVE-2005-1546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1546?: CVE-2005-1546 primarily affects Ht Editor. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1546 published?: CVE-2005-1546 was published on 2005-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.3.991:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.3.992:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.4c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.4d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.6.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ht_editor:ht_editor:2000-01-14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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