CVE-2006-6296

Name: CVE-2006-6296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-05T11:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The RpcGetPrinterData function in the Print Spooler (spoolsv.exe) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, and possibly Windows XP SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an RPC request that specifies a large 'offered' value (output buffer size), a variant of CVE-2005-3644.. EPSS estimates a 22.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The RpcGetPrinterData function in the Print Spooler (spoolsv.exe) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, and possibly Windows XP SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an RPC request that specifies a large 'offered' value (output buffer size), a variant of CVE-2005-3644.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.89%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp1

References

http://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20051116.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/23196Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017330
http://www.eeye.com/Resources/Security-Center/Research/Zero-Day-Tracker/2005/20051116
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/914617US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21401Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4827Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30717
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2879
http://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20051116.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/23196Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017330
http://www.eeye.com/Resources/Security-Center/Research/Zero-Day-Tracker/2005/20051116
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/914617US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21401Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4827Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30717
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2879

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6296?

How severe is CVE-2006-6296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6296?

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