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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=269049
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1507Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-052
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5040
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=269049
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1507Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-052
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5040
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 25, 2000
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified