CVE-2004-2290 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into accessing a malicious folder containing a self-executing HTML script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-2290?
CVE-2004-2290 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, 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 attackers to execute arbitrary code via a HTML and script in a self-executing folder that references an executable file within the folder, which is automatically executed when a user accesses the folder.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2290?
How do I fix CVE-2004-2290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2290 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-2004-2290 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2290 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9c4h-fc56-g979.