CVE-2007-1912

Microsoft Windows - Heap-Based Buffer Overflow via Crafted HLP File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-1912. PoCs published by muts.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit is a proof-of-concept for a local heap overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows .HLP files. The exploit is delivered as a malicious .HLP file that, when opened, triggers a heap overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted .HLP file.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by muts · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3693

This exploit is a proof-of-concept for a local heap overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows .HLP files. The exploit is delivered as a malicious .HLP file that, when opened, triggers a heap overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows (specific versions affected by CVE-2007-1912)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious .HLP file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017901
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23382
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3693

Scores

EPSS 0.1145
EPSS Percentile 95.5%

Details

Status published
Products (4)
microsoft/windows_2000
microsoft/windows_2003_server
microsoft/windows_nt
microsoft/windows_xp
Published Apr 10, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026