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CVE-2007-2823

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple buffer overflows in HT Editor before 2.0.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the editor display width.

Published May 22, 2007ht_editorEPSS 2.92%

Overview

CVE-2007-2823 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ht_editor ht_editor. It was published on May 22, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in HT Editor before 2.0.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the editor display width. NOTE: some of the details were obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ht_editor. Update ht_editor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ht_editorht_editor0Affected

References

Refhte.cvs.sourceforge.net/hte/HT%20Editor/ChangeLog?revision=1.104Refosvdb.org/36514Refsecunia.com/advisories/25363Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24091Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1907Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34423Refhte.cvs.sourceforge.net/hte/HT%20Editor/ChangeLog?revision=1.104Refosvdb.org/36514Refsecunia.com/advisories/25363Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24091

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2823?

CVE-2007-2823 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ht_editor ht_editor. It was published on May 22, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-2823?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2823?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ht_editor. Update ht_editor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-2823?

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