CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0572
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk5.20%
91th percentile - higher than 91% of all known CVEs
Summary
The .reg files are associated with the Windows NT registry editor (regedit), making the registry susceptible to Trojan Horse attacks.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious code into the registry, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to limit the use of .reg files and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of attacks.
Original NVD description (English source)
.reg files are associated with the Windows NT registry editor (regedit), making the registry susceptible to Trojan Horse attacks.