CVE-2006-3443

Name: CVE-2006-3443
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-09T01:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3443 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Winlogon in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, when SafeDllSearchMode is disabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious DLL in the UserProfile directory, aka "User Profile Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Winlogon in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, when SafeDllSearchMode is disabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious DLL in the UserProfile directory, aka "User Profile Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3443?

How severe is CVE-2006-3443?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3443 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3443?

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Source: NVD / NIST