What is the severity of CVE-2006-1476?

The severity of CVE-2006-1476 is considered moderate due to the potential for user-assisted exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1476?

To fix CVE-2006-1476, it is recommended to apply any available security updates for Microsoft Windows XP.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-1476?

CVE-2006-1476 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, particularly those using the Tablet PC edition.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2006-1476 facilitate?

CVE-2006-1476 can facilitate attacks that trick users into unblocking malicious applications by exploiting incorrect application block alerts.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2006-1476 to be exploited?

Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2006-1476 to be successfully exploited, as it involves user assistance to unblock the Trojan horse.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-1476

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

29/3/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1476

First published: Wed Mar 29 2006(Updated: )

Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 produces incorrect application block alerts when the application filename is ".exe" (with no characters before the "."), which might allow local user-assisted users to trick a user into unblocking a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by a malicious ".exe" program in a folder named "Internet Explorer," which triggers a question about whether to unblock the "Internet Explorer" program.

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-2006-1476?
The severity of CVE-2006-1476 is considered moderate due to the potential for user-assisted exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1476?
To fix CVE-2006-1476, it is recommended to apply any available security updates for Microsoft Windows XP.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1476?
CVE-2006-1476 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, particularly those using the Tablet PC edition.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2006-1476 facilitate?
CVE-2006-1476 can facilitate attacks that trick users into unblocking malicious applications by exploiting incorrect application block alerts.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2006-1476 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2006-1476 to be successfully exploited, as it involves user assistance to unblock the Trojan horse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1476?
The severity of CVE-2006-1476 is considered moderate due to the potential for user-assisted exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1476?
To fix CVE-2006-1476, it is recommended to apply any available security updates for Microsoft Windows XP.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1476?
CVE-2006-1476 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, particularly those using the Tablet PC edition.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2006-1476 facilitate?
CVE-2006-1476 can facilitate attacks that trick users into unblocking malicious applications by exploiting incorrect application block alerts.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2006-1476 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2006-1476 to be successfully exploited, as it involves user assistance to unblock the Trojan horse.