CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0909

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the helpctr.exe program in Microsoft Help Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hcp: URL.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Windows XP to the latest version and restrict access to the helpctr.exe program.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in helpctr.exe program in Microsoft Help Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hcp: URL.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS