CVE-2000-0663

Description

The registry entry for the Windows Shell executable (Explorer.exe) in Windows NT and Windows 2000 uses a relative path name, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse named Explorer.exe into the %Systemdrive% directory, aka the "Relative Shell Path" vulnerability.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.83% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=269049	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1507	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-052	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5040	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0663?: CVE-2000-0663 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0663?: To fix CVE-2000-0663, 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-2000-0663 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0663 is being actively exploited. 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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