Microsoft HTML Help Workshop (.hhp file) Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-0564
  Advisory Date: FEB 11, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0, and possibly earlier versions, and as included in the Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long Contents file field.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000204
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000204 - Microsoft HTML Help Workshop (.hhp file) Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft HTML Help 1.4 SDK
  • Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74.8702.0

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