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CVE-1999-1217

Medium

Description

The PATH in Windows NT includes the current working directory (.), which could allow local users to gain privileges by placing Trojan horse programs with the same name as commonly used system programs into certain directories.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows Nt
PublishedJul 25, 1997
First seenJul 25, 1997

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_ntNo range specified—

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