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CVE-2009-0133

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long "Index file" field, possibly a related issu…

Published Jan 15, 2009microsoftCWE-119EPSS 67.05%

Overview

CVE-2009-0133 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft html_help_workshop. It was published on January 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long "Index file" field, possibly a related issue to CVE-2006-0564.

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

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4914Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7727Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4914Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7727

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0133?

CVE-2009-0133 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft html_help_workshop. It was published on January 15, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0133?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2009-0133?

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-2009-0133?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0133 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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