Re: [Full-Disclosure] USB Auto run function

["Lan Guy" <rlanguy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not quite, In Windows XP SP2 the system can read the autorun.inf  in
removeable media (specifically USB Flash Drives) and start a program or
install etc like a CD rom does.

However I haven't seen it work.

Lan guy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "martin paul" <bigsmarty66@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <full-disclosure@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 3:15 PM
Subject: [Full-Disclosure] USB Auto run function


> I have been interested in a potential exploit that may or may not be an
> issue, I read lately that a potential malicious file could enter a system
> via a USB Memory stick with a structured autorun.pif , and this file would
> operate even if the screen lock is activated .
>
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