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CVE-2006-5614

UnknownEPSS 79.09%

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CVE-2006-5614 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a malformed DNS query, which results in a null pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 79.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a malformed DNS query, which results in a null pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
79.09%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows Nt Helper ComponentsAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5614?
Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a malformed DNS query, which results in a null pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-5614?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5614 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 79.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5614?
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