SB2006080802 - Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Server service



SB2006080802 - Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Server service

Published: August 8, 2006 Updated: December 7, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2006080802
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3439)

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Microsoft Windows Server Service. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to port 139/TCP or 445/TCP, trigger boundary error and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.