CVE-2006-0488
First published: Wed Feb 01 2006(Updated: )
The VDM (Virtual DOS Machine) emulation environment for MS-DOS applications in Windows 2000, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to read the first megabyte of memory and possibly obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by dumper.asm.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0488?
CVE-2006-0488 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How can I fix CVE-2006-0488?
To address CVE-2006-0488, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Windows beyond those affected or apply any available security patches.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2006-0488?
CVE-2006-0488 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 R2.
What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2006-0488?
CVE-2006-0488 allows local users to read the first megabyte of memory, which may contain sensitive information.
Is CVE-2006-0488 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2006-0488 requires local access, making it not exploitable remotely.
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