CVE-2005-1187 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in WinHex allows arbitrary code execution via a long file name argument, though likely not a security vulnerability due to unprivileged context.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1187?
CVE-2005-1187 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Apr 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1187?
It affects 1 product.
Products include X-Ways Software Technology Ag Winhex.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1187?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1187 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-1187 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1187 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hr3f-3j4g-79j5.