CVE-2006-3441: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 09 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the DNS Client service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted record response. NOTE: while MS06-041 implies that there is a single issue, there are multiple vectors, and likely multiple vulnerabilities, related to (1) a heap-based buffer overflow in a DNS server response to the client, (2) a DNS server response with malformed ATMA records, and (3) a length miscalculation in TXT, HINFO, X25, and ISDN records.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/794580
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19404
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016653
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21394
- http://www.osvdb.org/27844
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/233
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/234
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/235
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3211
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28240
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28013
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24586
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A723
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-041
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3441?
CVE-2006-3441 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3441?
Fix CVE-2006-3441 by applying the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3441?
CVE-2006-3441 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1.
Can CVE-2006-3441 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3441 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted DNS response records.
What should I do if I cannot apply patches for CVE-2006-3441?
If patches cannot be applied for CVE-2006-3441, consider implementing network-level security measures to restrict access to affected systems.
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