Vulnerability Description
Windows NT searches a user's home directory (%systemroot% by default) before other directories to find critical programs such as NDDEAGNT.EXE, EXPLORER.EXE, USERINIT.EXE or TASKMGR.EXE, which could allow local users to bypass access restrictions or gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program into the root directory, which is writable by default.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93069418400856&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93127894731200&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/515
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2336
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93069418400856&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93127894731200&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/515
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2336
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1365?
CVE-1999-1365 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Windows NT searches a user's home directory (%systemroot% by default) before other directories to find critical programs such as NDDEAGNT.EXE, EXPLORER.EXE, USERINIT.EXE or TASKMGR.EXE, which could al...
How severe is CVE-1999-1365?
CVE-1999-1365 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1365?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Nt.