CVE-2006-4138

Public Exploit

Description

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

7.6

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 45.48% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1382	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19490	vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443034/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443039/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4138?: CVE-2006-4138 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4138?: To fix CVE-2006-4138, 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-2006-4138 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4138 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~45% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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