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.

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.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-1475?

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

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

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

Is CVE-2006-1475 a remote vulnerability?

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

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-1475

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

29/3/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1475

First published: Wed Mar 29 2006(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1475?
CVE-2006-1475 primarily affects users of Microsoft Windows XP SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1475 enable?
CVE-2006-1475 enables local users to execute applications without triggering Windows Firewall alerts.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1475?
CVE-2006-1475 primarily affects users of Microsoft Windows XP SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1475 enable?
CVE-2006-1475 enables local users to execute applications without triggering Windows Firewall alerts.
Is CVE-2006-1475 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2006-1475 is a local vulnerability requiring physical access to the system.