MS.Help.Workshop.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles
a malicious ".hhp" file with too long "OPTIONS" fields. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted ".hhp" file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0 and earlier versions.

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to a non-vulnerable version.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)