CVE-2012-5867

Name: CVE-2012-5867
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T15:15:12.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5867 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HT Editor 2.0.20 has a Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HT Editor 2.0.20 has a Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ht Editor Project	Ht Editor	2.0.20

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/14/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/14/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5867?

HT Editor 2.0.20 has a Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2012-5867?

CVE-2012-5867 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5867?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-5867?

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Source: NVD / NIST