CVE-2006-0021: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 14, 2006
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via an IGMP packet with an invalid IP option, aka the "IGMP v3 DoS Vulnerability."

Affected Software

24 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=datacenter_64-bit-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2

Event History

Feb 14, 2006
CVE Published
07:06 PM
Feb 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0021?

CVE-2006-0021 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, potentially allowing remote attackers to hang the affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0021?

To mitigate CVE-2006-0021, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft that address this issue.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2006-0021?

CVE-2006-0021 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP1, SP2, and Windows Server 2003 up to SP1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-0021 involve?

CVE-2006-0021 involves an attack using an IGMP packet that contains an invalid IP option.

5

Can CVE-2006-0021 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0021 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause denial of service on the affected systems.

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