CVE-2000-0790
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CVE-2000-0790 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web-based folder display capability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 on Windows 98 allows local users to insert Trojan horse programs by modifying the Folder.htt file and using the InvokeVerb method in the ShellDefView ActiveX control to specify a default execute option for the first file that is listed in the folder.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The web-based folder display capability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 on Windows 98 allows local users to insert Trojan horse programs by modifying the Folder.htt file and using the InvokeVerb method in the ShellDefView ActiveX control to specify a default execute option for the first file that is listed in the folder.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions | Gold |
| Microsoft | Windows 98se | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1571Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1571Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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