SB2006080802 - Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Server service
Published: August 8, 2006 Updated: December 7, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2006080802
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3439)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Microsoft Windows Server Service. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to port 139/TCP or 445/TCP, trigger boundary error and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.