CVE-1999-1365

Description

Windows NT searches a user's home directory (%systemroot% by default) before other directories to find critical programs such as NDDEAGNT.EXE, EXPLORER.EXE, USERINIT.EXE or TASKMGR.EXE, which could allow local users to bypass access restrictions or gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program into the root directory, which is writable by default.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.46% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/515	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93069418400856&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93127894731200&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2336	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1365?: CVE-1999-1365 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1365?: To fix CVE-1999-1365, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1365 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1365 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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