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CVE-2006-1476

UnknownEPSS 3.91%

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CVE-2006-1476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 produces incorrect application block alerts when the application filename is ".exe" (with no characters before the "."), which might allow local user-assisted users to trick a user into unblocking a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by a malicious ".exe" program in a folder named "Internet Explorer," which triggers a question about whether to unblock the "Internet Explorer" program.. EPSS estimates a 3.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 produces incorrect application block alerts when the application filename is ".exe" (with no characters before the "."), which might allow local user-assisted users to trick a user into unblocking a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by a malicious ".exe" program in a folder named "Internet Explorer," which triggers a question about whether to unblock the "Internet Explorer" program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.91%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1476?
Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 produces incorrect application block alerts when the application filename is ".exe" (with no characters before the "."), which might allow local user-assisted users to trick a user into unblocking a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by a malicious ".exe" program in a folder named "Internet Explorer," which triggers a question about whether to unblock the "Internet Explorer" program.
How severe is CVE-2006-1476?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1476?
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Source: NVD / NIST