MS.Help.Workshop.HPJ.File.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Help Workshop. The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a malicious HPJ file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Help Workshop v4.03.0002
Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 SP6
Microsoft Visual Studio 2003 (.Net)
Impact
Execute arbitrary code in the context of affected application.
Recommended Actions
Update vulnerable software to their respective latest versions, as available from Microsoft's website.
Do not open untrusted HPJ files.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |