CVE-2000-0790

Name: CVE-2000-0790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 98	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows 98se	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0790?

How severe is CVE-2000-0790?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0790 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0790?

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Source: NVD / NIST