EIP-2026-117589

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Word 2000/2003 - Hlink Local Buffer Overflow

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation 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 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026