CVE-2001-0909

N/A Unknown
Published: November 21, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in helpctr.exe program in Microsoft Help Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hcp: URL.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638955422011&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6802
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7605
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100638955422011&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6802
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7605
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
24.8%
96th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft