CVE-2006-0966

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2006-0966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of arguments to ncprwsnt.exe, possibly due to a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of arguments to ncprwsnt.exe, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ncp Network CommunicationsSecure Client8.11_build_146

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0966?
NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of arguments to ncprwsnt.exe, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-0966?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0966?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST