CVE-2006-2334

Public Exploit

Description

The RtlDosPathNameToNtPathName_U API function in NTDLL.DLL in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 does not properly convert DOS style paths with trailing spaces into NT style paths, which allows context-dependent attackers to create files that cannot be accessed through the expected DOS path or prevent access to other similarly named files in the same directory, which prevents those files from being detected or disinfected by certain anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.86% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory 48bits.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17934	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26487	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433583/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.osvdb.org/25761	vdb entry
http://www.48bits.com/advisories/rtldospath.pdf	vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2334?: CVE-2006-2334 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2334?: To fix CVE-2006-2334, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2334 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-2334 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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