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5.1
CVE-2005-1187: WinHex can run malicious code via long file names
CVE-2005-1187 · published 21 years ago
Summary
The WinHex program may overflow its memory when given an unusually long file name on the command line. This could let an attacker cause the program to run unwanted code on the computer. Update WinHex to the latest version or avoid using very long file names as a precaution.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| x-ways_software_technology_ag | winhex |
12.05_sr-14 cpe:2.3:a:x-ways_software_technology_ag:winhex:12.05_sr-14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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 comm...
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.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.1
Medium
Timeline
Published2 May 2005
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2005-1187 · NVD
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