What is the severity of CVE-2009-0133?

CVE-2009-0133 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0133?

To mitigate CVE-2009-0133, users should upgrade to a later version of Microsoft HTML Help Workshop or apply available patches.

What software is affected by CVE-2009-0133?

CVE-2009-0133 specifically affects Microsoft HTML Help Workshop versions 4.74 and earlier.

Who can exploit CVE-2009-0133?

CVE-2009-0133 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers who can manipulate .hhp files with long 'Index file' fields.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0133?

CVE-2009-0133 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2009-0133

critical

CWE

119

15/1/2009

29/9/2017

CVE-2009-0133: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 15 2009(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 4.74 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .hhp file with a long "Index file" field, possibly a related issue to CVE-2006-0564.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft HTML Help Workshop	=4.74

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0133?
To mitigate CVE-2009-0133, users should upgrade to a later version of Microsoft HTML Help Workshop or apply available patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 specifically affects Microsoft HTML Help Workshop versions 4.74 and earlier.
Who can exploit CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers who can manipulate .hhp files with long 'Index file' fields.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0133?
To mitigate CVE-2009-0133, users should upgrade to a later version of Microsoft HTML Help Workshop or apply available patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 specifically affects Microsoft HTML Help Workshop versions 4.74 and earlier.
Who can exploit CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers who can manipulate .hhp files with long 'Index file' fields.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0133?
CVE-2009-0133 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.