CVE-1999-1365: Windows NT searches a user's home directory (%systemroot% by default) before other directories to find critical programs

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:47.405Z

Summary

Windows NT searches a user's home directory (%systemroot% by default) before other directories to find critical programs such as NDDEAGNT.EXE, EXPLORER.EXE, USERINIT.EXE or TASKMGR.EXE, which could allow local users to bypass access restrictions or gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program into the root directory, which is writable by default.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:47.405Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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