CVE-2004-2289 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Aug 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into accessing a malicious system folder with a crafted Desktop.ini file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-2289?

CVE-2004-2289 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 4 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a system folder with a Desktop.ini file containing a .ShellClassInfo specifier with a CLSID value that is associated with an executable file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2289?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2004-2289 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2289 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qvw5-r2q2-rmh2.