Title: NT User Shell Folders Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
The registry value
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders\Common Startup
specifies the shared startup folder for all users on a system. This key is set to be writeable by any authenticated user. Therefore, any user could specify a folder with a shortcut to a program of their choice that will be run any time a user logs in, at the privilege level of that user.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 alpha
- Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
References:
- Microsoft: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS00-008: Frequently Asked Questions
- Microsoft: Q185590: Guide To Windows NT 4.0 Profiles and Policies (part 5)
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