CVE-2000-0790: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-0790: The web-based folder display capability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 on Windows 98 allows local users...

The web-based folder display capability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 on Windows 98 allows local users to insert Trojan horse programs by modifying the Folder.htt file and using the InvokeVerb method in the ShellDefView ActiveX control to specify a default execute option for the first file that is listed in the folder.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Internet Explorer issue where a local user could alter a folder display file so opening a folder may run an unwanted program. The business risk is mainly for obsolete Windows 98 systems using IE 5.5-era web folder views. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows 98 systems with Internet Explorer 5.5 and web-based folder display capability. A referenced Bugtraq title mentions IE 5.x and Windows 2000, but the bundled CVE description only clearly names IE 5.5 on Windows 98. Treat this as a legacy-system risk, not a broad modern emergency. Prioritize only if the organization still operates Windows 98 or IE 5.5-era environments, especially where shared folders or local multi-user access remain in use. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Windows 98 and IE 5.5 assets where possible.; Check Microsoft or vendor archival guidance for any supported workaround or patch history.; Restrict local write access to folder display customization files on legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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