Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Winhlp32.exe allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML document that calls the HTML Help ActiveX control (HHCtrl.ocx) with a long pathname in the Item parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Help | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102822806329440&w=2
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3Bq293338
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9746.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/2991
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4857
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102822806329440&w=2
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3Bq293338
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9746.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/2991
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4857
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0823?
CVE-2002-0823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Winhlp32.exe allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML document that calls the HTML Help ActiveX control (HHCtrl.ocx) with a long pathname in the Item parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-0823?
CVE-2002-0823 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0823?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Help, Microsoft Windows 2000.