CVE-2004-1306

Public Exploit

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in winhlp32.exe in Windows NT, Windows 2000 through SP4, Windows XP through SP2, and Windows 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .hlp file.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 50.70% Top 5%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12092	vdb entry exploit
http://www.xfocus.net/flashsky/icoExp/	exploit
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110383690219440&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18678	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1306?: CVE-2004-1306 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1306?: To fix CVE-2004-1306, 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-2004-1306 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-1306 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~51% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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