Unscored severity · published Jul 25, 2000
CVE-2000-0663
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…
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CVSS
1.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.9% · higher than 80% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
W2
Windows 2000 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
WN
Windows NT · Microsoft
4.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-0663
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2000-0663
www.microsoft.com
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=269049
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1507
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-052
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5040
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