CVE-2002-0693 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the HTML Help ActiveX Control (hhctrl.ocx) affecting multiple Microsoft Windows versions, including 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying overly long parameters to the Alink or showHelp functions. With a CVSS score of 7.5 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 98/100, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog or currently active on hot lists, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of widespread community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.