CVE-2007-0427 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 Jan 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious help project file in Microsoft Help Workshop.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-0427?

CVE-2007-0427 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a help project (.HPJ) file with a long HLP field in the OPTIONS section.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0427?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Html Help Workshop.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0427?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0427 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-0427 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0427 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8h98-28x3-m78p.