CVE-2001-0909

Public Exploit

Description

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 20.21% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6802	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7605	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638955422011&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0909?: CVE-2001-0909 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0909?: To fix CVE-2001-0909, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0909 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0909 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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