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CVE-2004-2289

HighPublished

Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a system folder with a Desktop.ini file containing a .ShellClassInfo...

Published: Aug 4, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 17, 2004

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

23.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.7%
Model date: Oct 12, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Microsoft Windows XP - Self-Executing FolderExploit
Roozbeh Afrasiabi · windows · May 17, 2004

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