CVE-2006-4138

N/A Unknown
Published: August 14, 2006 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Help File viewer (winhlp32.exe) allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HLP files.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1382
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443034/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443039/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19490
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1382
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443034/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443039/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19490
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
45.5%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft