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CVE-2006-0564 affects an old Microsoft help-authoring tool. A specially crafted HTML Help project file could overflow memory and potentially run attacker code when processed. Business risk is concentrated on legacy developer workstations or build systems that still use Microsoft HTML Help Workshop or the HTML Help 1.4 SDK. Likely exposure is limited to systems where HTML Help Workshop or the HTML Help 1.4 SDK remains installed, especially legacy documentation build machines. The bundle does not indicate an internet-facing service exposure. Engineering images, old SDK folders, and archived build pipelines are the most plausible places to check. Prioritize as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless the organization still builds or processes HTML Help projects. The key business concern is attacker code execution on developer or build systems, not broad internet exposure based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unused Microsoft HTML Help Workshop or HTML Help 1.4 SDK installations.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for any supported update or replacement path.; Block or quarantine untrusted .hhp files from email, downloads, and build inputs..
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- mshtmlhelp-workshop-hhp-bo(24481)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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