CVE-2006-4138 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious HLP files in the Windows Help Viewer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4138?
CVE-2006-4138 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Help File viewer (winhlp32.exe) allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HLP files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4138?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Help File Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4138?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4138 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-4138 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4138 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55jx-8j9g-2j9q.