>>However, the shell: command opens the programs when used locally in the URL bar.
If by this you are referring to the preposterous scenario in which someone literally types 'shell:windows\\system32\\calc.exe' or something like it into the Address bar, I just tested it and you're incorrect. I get an Invalid Syntax error. Try again. >>I think it would have to be used with another IE vuln to really create a problem-However, the shell: command opens the programs when used locally in the URL bar. I think it would have to be used with another IE vuln to really create a problem- So because there are vulnerabilities in IE, anything and everything is exploitable? I think you'll have to do better than this. Every bit of real testing I've seen shows this is not a real vulnerability in IE. Larry Seltzer eWEEK.com Security Center Editor http://security.eweek.com/ http://blog.ziffdavis.com/seltzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html