First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows XP allows local users to prevent the system from booting via a corrupt explorer.exe.manifest file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
Microsoft Windows XP |
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CVE-2002-2105 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to disrupt system boot process.
To fix CVE-2002-2105, ensure you restore the explorer.exe.manifest file from a backup or reinstall the affected software.
CVE-2002-2105 affects Microsoft Windows XP Gold versions including both Professional and Home editions.
CVE-2002-2105 is a local vulnerability that requires physical access to the affected system to exploit.
CVE-2002-2105 involves a denial-of-service attack that prevents Windows XP from booting properly.