CVE-2006-1475: Low severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2006
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Updated

Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 does not produce application alerts when an application is executed using the NTFS Alternate Data Streams (ADS) filename:stream syntax, which might allow local users to launch a Trojan horse attack in which the victim does not obtain the alert that Windows Firewall would have produced for a non-ADS file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Mar 29, 2006
CVE Published
01:06 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1475?

CVE-2006-1475 has a medium severity due to its potential to allow Trojan horse attacks without alerts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1475?

To mitigate CVE-2006-1475, consider upgrading to a later version of Windows that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-1475?

CVE-2006-1475 primarily affects users of Microsoft Windows XP SP2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-1475 enable?

CVE-2006-1475 enables local users to execute applications without triggering Windows Firewall alerts.

5

Is CVE-2006-1475 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2006-1475 is a local vulnerability requiring physical access to the system.

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