CVE-2005-0140: Buffer overflow in PeID allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PE file with an Import Address Tab...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old file-parsing buffer overflow involving PE analysis tooling. A malicious Windows PE file with an unusually long import library name could cause code execution when processed by the vulnerable tool. Business risk depends on whether legacy reverse-engineering or malware-analysis utilities remain in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy analysis workstations that open untrusted PE files using the affected PE identification or disassembly tooling. The supplied record has no CPEs, versions, or vendor field, so teams must validate against installed tool inventories. Treat as targeted legacy-tool risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if teams analyze unknown executables, maintain old reverse-engineering workstations, or lack isolation around malware triage. Mitigation focus: Inventory PE analysis tools on malware-analysis and reverse-engineering workstations.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Retire or isolate legacy vulnerable tooling if no supported fix is available..

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Jun 30, 2026, 01:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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