NI3
10-30-2003, 11:31 AM
Description:
HTML Help (hh.exe) is an online Help standard, developed by Microsoft. Microsoft Windows could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. The HtmlHelp function fails to properly drop privileges prior to invoking the help viewer. If an application has higher privileges and invokes the HTML help viewer, a local attacker could gain elevated privileges on the system.
Platforms Affected:
Windows Any version
Remedy:
No remedy available as of October 2003.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Oct 23 2003 - 19:46:43 CDT , "HTML Help API - Privilege Escalation" at [Only registered and activated users can see links]
Standards associated with this entry:
BID-8884: Microsoft Windows HTML Help API Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Reported:
October 23 2003.
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
Copyright (c) 1994-2003 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
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HTML Help (hh.exe) is an online Help standard, developed by Microsoft. Microsoft Windows could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. The HtmlHelp function fails to properly drop privileges prior to invoking the help viewer. If an application has higher privileges and invokes the HTML help viewer, a local attacker could gain elevated privileges on the system.
Platforms Affected:
Windows Any version
Remedy:
No remedy available as of October 2003.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Oct 23 2003 - 19:46:43 CDT , "HTML Help API - Privilege Escalation" at [Only registered and activated users can see links]
Standards associated with this entry:
BID-8884: Microsoft Windows HTML Help API Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Reported:
October 23 2003.
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
Copyright (c) 1994-2003 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
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