CVE-2010-1885
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CVE-2010-1885 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MPC::HexToNum function in helpctr.exe in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 does not properly handle malformed escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to bypass the trusted documents whitelist (fromHCP option) and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted hcp:// URL, aka "Help Center URL Validation Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 75.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The MPC::HexToNum function in helpctr.exe in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 does not properly handle malformed escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to bypass the trusted documents whitelist (fromHCP option) and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted hcp:// URL, aka "Help Center URL Validation Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40076Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578319US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-194A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1417Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40076Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578319US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-194A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1417Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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