Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Help Workshop Affects Multiple Versions

CVE-2007-0352

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in Microsoft Help Workshop version 4.03.0002, which can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers. The vulnerability arises when processing a crafted .cnt file that consists of lines formatted with an integer followed by a space and a long string. Successful exploitation enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, resulting in potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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