CVE-1999-1431
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CVE-1999-1431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ZAK in Appstation mode allows users to bypass the "Run only allowed apps" policy by starting Explorer from Office 97 applications (such as Word), installing software into the TEMP directory, and changing the name to that for an allowed application, such as Winword.exe.. EPSS estimates a 9.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ZAK in Appstation mode allows users to bypass the "Run only allowed apps" policy by starting Explorer from Office 97 applications (such as Word), installing software into the TEMP directory, and changing the name to that for an allowed application, such as Winword.exe.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Zero Administration Kit | 1.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/181Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/181Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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