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CVE-2007-0352

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cnt file composed of lines that begin with an integer…

Published Jan 19, 2007microsoftEPSS 36.83%

Overview

CVE-2007-0352 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft html_help_workshop. It was published on January 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cnt file composed of lines that begin with an integer followed by a space and a long string.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update html_help_workshop to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/31898Refsecunia.com/advisories/23862Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2156Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1017530Refwww.anspi.pl/~porkythepig/visualization/cnt-expl1.cppRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457210/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/22100Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31555Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/3149Refosvdb.org/31898

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0352?

CVE-2007-0352 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft html_help_workshop. It was published on January 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-0352?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-0352?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update html_help_workshop to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-0352?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-0352 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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