Title: Microsoft Windows XP desktop.ini CLSID Arbitrary Command Execution
Info
Disclosure
May 17, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
May 17, 2004
Solution
Unknown
Description
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary commands. The issue is due to CLSID refrences in the "[.ShellClassInfo]" section, which could be exploited by browsing a folder containing a malicious "desktop.ini" file. It is possible that the flaw may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary commands, resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.