CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2289

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in Windows XP Explorer allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via a system folder containing a Desktop.ini file with a .ShellClassInfo specifier that has a CLSID value associated with an executable file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with local access can run malicious code in the victim's context, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

Install the appropriate security update from Microsoft for Windows XP or consider migrating to a newer, supported operating system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS