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

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-0188 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.

Format string vulnerability in the SetBaseURL function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid URL that is recorded in the debug log.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-10-06
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

2004-10-06 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-2005-0188?

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

Is CVE-2005-0188 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0188 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-2005-0188 affect?

CVE-2005-0188 affects athoc toolbar. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in the SetBaseURL function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid URL that is recorded in the debug log.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0188?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0187 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSkin function in AtHoc toolbar allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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