2745 : Microsoft HTML Help Control Privilege Escalation
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-10-24

Description

Microsoft HTML Help Control, used in all current versions of Windows as of Oct 2003, contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the HTML Help control is called from a program running with privileges greater than the current user. This flaw may lead to a loss of Authorization.

Classification

Unknown or Incomplete

Solution

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

Products

Microsoft Corporation	Windows	Unknown or Unspecified
Microsoft Corporation	HTML Help Control	5.2.3735 .1

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 10066
ISS X-Force ID: 13509
Bugtraq ID: 8884
Generic Exploit URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342312

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

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