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Microsoft Windows Help Centre Malformed Escape Sequences Vulnerability
CVE ID
CVE-2010-1885,MS10-042
Severity
Critical

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."

Solution

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
Filter title: 1004226 - Microsoft Windows Help Centre Malformed Escape Sequences Vulnerability
Affected software and version:

microsoft windows_2003_server
microsoft windows_server_2003
microsoft windows_xp
microsoft windows_xp -

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