CVE-2006-2374: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
The Server Message Block (SMB) driver (MRXSMB.SYS) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) by calling the MrxSmbCscIoctlCloseForCopyChunk with the file handle of the shadow device, which results in a deadlock, aka the "SMB Invalid Handle Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2374?
CVE-2006-2374 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability which can cause the affected system to hang.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2374?
To fix CVE-2006-2374, apply the latest security patches and updates from Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2006-2374?
CVE-2006-2374 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and earlier.
What kind of impact can CVE-2006-2374 have on my system?
CVE-2006-2374 can lead to a denial of service, preventing users from accessing system resources due to a hang.
Is CVE-2006-2374 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2006-2374 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit.