CVE-2006-0021: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue 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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =web | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =standard_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =datacenter_64-bit-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =web-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =standard-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =standard | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/839284
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16645
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18853
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-045A.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015629
- http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5PP0T0KI0O.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0576
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24489
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1599
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A678
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1662
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1647
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1425
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1310
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-007
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482658/30/4350/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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