CVE-2007-2823: Multiple buffer overflows in HT Editor before 2.0.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2823?

ht editor: upgrade to newer than 2.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2823 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2823 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-2823 affect?

CVE-2007-2823 affects ht editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). 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 infor

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2823?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2823 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ht editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ht editor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-22 21:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ht editor ht editor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.5 · 0.5.0 · 0.8.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ht-editor || rpm -q ht-editor || ht-editor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ht-editor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ht-editor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2823?

ht editor: upgrade to newer than 2.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2823 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2823 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-2007-2823 affect?

CVE-2007-2823 affects ht editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). 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 infor

How urgent is CVE-2007-2823?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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