CVE-2006-1184: Medium severity Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator vulnerability
Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MSDTC) for Windows NT 4.0, 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a BuildContextW request with a large (1) UuidString or (2) GuidIn of a certain length, which causes an out-of-range memory access, aka the MSDTC Denial of Service Vulnerability. NOTE: this is a variant of CVE-2005-2119.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1184?
CVE-2006-1184 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1184?
To fix CVE-2006-1184, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Microsoft for the affected operating systems.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-1184?
CVE-2006-1184 affects Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator on Windows NT 4.0, 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1184?
CVE-2006-1184 is a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited remotely.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-1184?
While there are no specific documented workarounds for CVE-2006-1184, limiting network access to affected services can help mitigate risks.