Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 21, 2001· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2001-0909
CVE-2001-0909
Description
Buffer overflow in helpctr.exe program in Microsoft Help Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hcp: URL.
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Affected products
2(expand)+ 1 more
- (no CPE)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/6802nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- marc.infonvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7605nvd
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