Windows XP Malicious Folder Automatic Code Execution Vulnerability

“Description:
http-equiv has reported a vulnerability in Windows XP, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user’s system or gain escalated privileges.

It is possible to construct a malicious folder containing both script code and an executable file. This can be exploited to make Windows Explorer execute code automatically on a user’s system if the user is tricked into opening the folder.

A PoC (Proof of Concept) exploit is available.

Solution:
There’s no proper solution available at the moment.

Grant only trusted users access to affected systems. Don’t open untrusted folders. Use updated AV software.”

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