HTTP: Malformed Microsoft HLP/CHM File
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Help file format. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.
Extended Description
The Microsoft Windows Help File viewer (winhlp32.exe) is reported prone to a heap-overflow vulnerability. This vulnerability presents itself when the application handles a specially crafted Windows Help (.hlp) file. A successful attack may facilitate arbitrary code execution in the context of a vulnerable user who opens a malicious file.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_xp_media_center_edition
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MAL-HLP-CHM
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2006-1591 CVE-2006-2297 File HLP/CHM Malformed Microsoft bid:17325 bid:17926
Release Date
10/04/2010
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
4.0
5.1