CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4138

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Help File viewer (winhlp32.exe) allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HLP files.

Risk Assessment

A user opening a malicious HLP file could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the user's privileges, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

Update Windows to the latest version containing security patches. Avoid opening HLP files from untrusted sources and consider disabling or restricting HLP file handling if not required.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Help File viewer (winhlp32.exe) allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HLP files.

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