Description
NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM.EXE) in Windows 2000, NT and XP does not verify user execution permissions for 16-bit executable files, which allows local users to bypass the loader and execute arbitrary programs.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 3.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0211.html
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B319458
- http://www.abtrusion.com/msexe16.asp
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10132.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5740
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0211.html
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B319458
- http://www.abtrusion.com/msexe16.asp
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10132.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5740
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified