CVE-2007-0214

CVE-2007-0214 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The HTML Help ActiveX control (Hhctrl.ocx) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, XP SP2 and Professional, 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified functions, related to uninitialized parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0214?
The HTML Help ActiveX control (Hhctrl.ocx) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, XP SP2 and Professional, 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified functions, related to uninitialized parameters.
How severe is CVE-2007-0214?
CVE-2007-0214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-0214 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0214?
CVE-2007-0214 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0214?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0214 published?
CVE-2007-0214 was published on 2007-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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