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CVE-2007-0427

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a help project (.HPJ)...

Published: Jan 23, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 17, 2007

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

31.2%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a help project (.HPJ) file with a long HLP field in the OPTIONS section.

Sources

Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 - '.cnt' Local Buffer OverflowExploit
porkythepig · windows · Jan 17, 2007
Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 - '.HPJ' Local Buffer OverflowExploit
porkythepig · windows · Jan 19, 2007

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