Microsoft Windows XP Explorer code execution
| winxp-explorer-code-execution (16171) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows XP could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in Windows Explorer. When system folders are created by the desktop.ini file using the class id (CLSID), the CLSID may point to an executable file in the .ShellClassInfo section. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Microsoft reports that this is a variant of the vulnerability addressed in CVE-2006-0012.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-015. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon May 17 2004 - 14:32:24 CDT: Desktop.ini flaw results in executing folders.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-015: Vulnerability in Windows Explorer Could Lead to Remote Code Execution (908531).
- BID-10363: Microsoft Windows XP Self-Executing Folder Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-2289: Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a system folder with a Desktop.ini file containing a .ShellClassInfo specifier with a CLSID value that is associated with an executable file.
- OSVDB ID: 6221: Microsoft Windows XP desktop.ini CLSID Arbitrary Command Execution
- SA11633: Microsoft Windows "desktop.ini" Arbitrary File Execution Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows XP
Reported:
May 17, 2004
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