CVE-2006-3444

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, probably a buffer overflow, allows local users to obtain privileges via unspecified vectors involving an "unchecked buffer."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 17.23% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-049	vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016658	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A673	vdb entry signature
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3215	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21415	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19388	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3444?: CVE-2006-3444 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3444?: To fix CVE-2006-3444, 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-2006-3444 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-3444 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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