CVE-2006-3209

Description

The Task scheduler (at.exe) on Microsoft Windows XP spawns each scheduled process with SYSTEM permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the Task scheduler is limited to the Administrators group by default upon installation

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.51%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436810/100/200/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436884/100/200/threaded	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1137	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3209?: CVE-2006-3209 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3209?: To fix CVE-2006-3209, 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-2006-3209 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-3209 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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