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JSI Tip 2372. Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition security hole.

An ordinary user can add a registry entry that would cause any subsequent administrator logon to inadvertently run the users code.

To close this security hole, use Regedt32 to navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Terminal Server\Install\Software

Use Security / Permissions to remove the write permission on this key for ordinary users.

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