CVE-2006-2379
UnknownEPSS 58.03%
Last modified
CVE-2006-2379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the TCP/IP Protocol driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to IP source routing.. EPSS estimates a 58.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the TCP/IP Protocol driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to IP source routing.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | datacenter_64-bit | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise_64-bit | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | standard | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | standard_64-bit | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | web | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | — |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20639Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/722753Patch, US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20639Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/722753Patch, US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-2379?
Buffer overflow in the TCP/IP Protocol driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to IP source routing.
How severe is CVE-2006-2379?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 58.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2379?
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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