12625 : Microsoft Windows winhlp32.exe Overflow
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Last Modified
8 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Dec 20, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Dec 20, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Windows. The 'winhlp32.exe' application fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted '.hlp' file, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows
Watch-list
 XP SP2
XP
NT
2003 Server
2000 SP3
2000 SP2
XP SP1
2000
2000 SP4
2000 SP1

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