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CVE-1999-0975
The Windows help system can allow a local user to execute commands as another user by editing a table of contents metafile with a .CNT extension and modifying …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 - Help File Backdoor1999-12-10 · local · windows · Verified
Impact
The Windows help system can allow a local user to execute commands as another user by editing a table of contents metafile with a .CNT extension and modifying the topic action to include the commands to be executed when the .hlp file is accessed.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 95 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | Version 4.0 |