CVE-2004-0201

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HtmlHelp program (hh.exe) in HTML Help for Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .CHM file with a large length field, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1041.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 38.62% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2155	vdb entry signature
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/920060	us government resource third party advisory patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.html	us government resource third party advisory patch
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1530	vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1503	vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-023	vendor advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-July/023919.html	mailing list
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3179	vdb entry signature
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16586	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0201?: CVE-2004-0201 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0201?: To fix CVE-2004-0201, 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-2004-0201 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-0201 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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