Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in winhlp32.exe in Windows NT, Windows 2000 through SP4, Windows XP through SP2, and Windows 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .hlp file.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 - 'winhlp32' Phrase Integer Overflow EDB-25049 · remote · Dec 23, 2004 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- 12092 vdb-entry
- http://www.xfocus.net/flashsky/icoExp/
- 20041223 Microsoft Windows winhlp32.exe Heap Overflow Vulnerability mailing-list
- win-winhlp32-bo(18678) vdb-entry