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CVE-2000-0663

The registry entry for the Windows Shell executable (Explorer.exe) in Windows NT and Windows 2000 uses a relative path n

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.

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.00915
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  • No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence
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Affected Products & Versions

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microsoft windows 2000all versions
microsoft windows ntall versions
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Sigma Hunt Rules

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productmediumWow6432Node Windows NT CurrentVersion Autorun Keys Modification
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4.6
MEDIUM · CVSS v2 (legacy) · cve@mitre.org
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v2 Vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Published to NVD25 Jul 2000 · 04:00 AM
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References & Sources

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http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=269049
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1507PatchVendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-052
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5040
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