What is the severity of CVE-2006-3209?

CVE-2006-3209 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3209?

To mitigate CVE-2006-3209, restrict access to the Task Scheduler for non-administrative users and apply relevant security updates for Windows XP.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-3209?

CVE-2006-3209 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP running the gold version.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3209?

CVE-2006-3209 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow local users to execute processes with elevated permissions.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2006-3209?

While exploits for CVE-2006-3209 have been discussed, it is recommended to apply preventive measures rather than rely on exploit information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-3209

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

24/6/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-3209

First published: Sat Jun 24 2006(Updated: 8 months ago)

** DISPUTED ** The Task scheduler (at.exe) on Microsoft Windows XP spawns each scheduled process with SYSTEM permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the Task scheduler is limited to the Administrators group by default upon installation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3209?
CVE-2006-3209 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3209?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3209, restrict access to the Task Scheduler for non-administrative users and apply relevant security updates for Windows XP.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-3209?
CVE-2006-3209 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP running the gold version.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3209?
CVE-2006-3209 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow local users to execute processes with elevated permissions.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2006-3209?
While exploits for CVE-2006-3209 have been discussed, it is recommended to apply preventive measures rather than rely on exploit information.

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