CVE-2005-0187: Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSkin function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-0187 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting athoc toolbar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSkin function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long skin name.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: athoc

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

athoc athoc toolbar MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy athoc-toolbar || rpm -q athoc-toolbar || athoc-toolbar --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0187?

athoc toolbar: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0187 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0187 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0187 affect?

CVE-2005-0187 affects athoc toolbar. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSkin function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long skin name.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0187?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0188 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE Format string vulnerability in the SetBaseURL function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arb

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