MS.Help.Workshop.HPJ.File.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

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-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Help Workshop v4.03.0002
Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 SP6
Microsoft Visual Studio 2003 (.Net)

Impact logoImpact

Execute arbitrary code in the context of affected application.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Update vulnerable software to their respective latest versions, as available from Microsoft's website.
Do not open untrusted HPJ files.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)