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.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by mozoral · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22232
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6802
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7605
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638955422011&w=2
Scores
EPSS
0.2483
EPSS Percentile
96.2%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_xp
Published
Nov 21, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026