Windows Me HyperTerminal Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

This patch addresses a security vulnerability in HyperTerminal, preventing malicious code execution through malformed Telnet URLs in HTML mail.

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Pros
- Eliminates arbitrary code execution vulnerability
- Protects users of Windows 98, NT, Me, 2000
- Addresses buffer overrun issue in Telnet URL processing
Cons
- Only affects systems where HyperTerminal is default client
- Does not affect all Windows 2000 users

Windows Me HyperTerminal Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 29, 2001

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: may-24-2001

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows Me

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4/5

32 User Votes

wouldnt recognise my version of win me
November 11, 2002
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Wouldn't work
September 9, 2002
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Kept telling me I don't have Windows M E when I do.
easy to use
August 28, 2002
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I have Windows ME and installation was perfect!
August 19, 2002
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It was as simple as 1-2-3 for me.
June 18, 2002
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Excellent Performance
June 17, 2002
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Installation process was very easy, No problems. Performance Improved.
WOW... THAT WAS BAD!!!!
June 6, 2002
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I tried using it on a windows me system, said that my operating system wasn't windows me, dumb program, I KNOW THAT I DO HAVE IT, STOP TELLING ME I DON'T!!!!!
It;s a good patch
March 10, 2002
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It works on my machine.
February 9, 2002
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It gives me confidence
January 24, 2002
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