Description
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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_mskb
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=269049
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1507
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-052
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5040
Scores
EPSS
0.0196
EPSS Percentile
78.4%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
microsoft/windows_2000
microsoft/windows_nt
4.0
Published
Jul 25, 2000
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026