CVE-2003-0839

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Description A directory traversal issue exists in the "Shell Folders" capability, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files by utilizing .. (dot dot) sequences in a "shell:" link.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows Server 2003, consider restricting access to the "Shell Folders" capability until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using "shell:" links that contain .. (dot dot) sequences to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.