CVE-2006-4691

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetpManageIPCConnect function in the Workstation service (wkssvc.dll) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via NetrJoinDomain2 RPC messages with a long hostname.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 88.81% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-318A.html	third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A607	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20985	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29948	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/22883	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/778036	third party advisory us government resource
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017221	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451588/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20061114.html	third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-070	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A908	vdb entry signature
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4508	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4691?: CVE-2006-4691 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4691?: To fix CVE-2006-4691, 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-2006-4691 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4691 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~89% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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