EIP-2026-117589
PRE-CVEMicrosoft Word 2000/2003 - Hlink Local Buffer Overflow
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117589. PoCs published by SYS 49152.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft Word (hlink 0-day) to achieve remote code execution via a crafted ZIP file. It targets specific versions of Word 2000/XP and Word XP 2002 SP3 on Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP1/SP2, binding a shell on port 49152.
Description
Microsoft Word 2000/2003 - Hlink Local Buffer Overflow
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by SYS 49152 · perllocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1999
This Perl script exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft Word (hlink 0-day) to achieve remote code execution via a crafted ZIP file. It targets specific versions of Word 2000/XP and Word XP 2002 SP3 on Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP1/SP2, binding a shell on port 49152.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Microsoft Word 2000/XP and Word XP 2002 SP3
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Victim must open the malicious Word document · Specific versions of Microsoft Word and Windows OS
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026