PT-2004-2232 · Microsoft · Winhlp32.Exe+4

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Published

2004-12-31

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Updated

2019-04-30

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CVE-2004-1306

CVSS v2.0

5.1

Medium

VectorAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Windows NT, Windows 2000 through SP4, Windows XP through SP2, Windows 2003
Description: A heap-based buffer overflow issue exists, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .hlp file. This issue is related to the winhlp32.exe component.
Recommendations: For Windows NT, consider applying security patches or updates to address the issue. For Windows 2000 through SP4, apply the available security patch to fix the problem. For Windows XP through SP2, update to a newer service pack or apply a security patch. For Windows 2003, apply a security patch or update to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to .hlp files or disabling the winhlp32.exe component until a patch is available.

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Related Identifiers

CVE-2004-1306

Affected Products

Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows Nt
Windows Xp
Winhlp32.Exe