CVE-2006-3443: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2006
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Winlogon in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, when SafeDllSearchMode is disabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious DLL in the UserProfile directory, aka "User Profile Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

Remediation

Event History

Aug 9, 2006
CVE Published
01:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3443?

CVE-2006-3443 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3443?

To fix CVE-2006-3443, ensure that SafeDllSearchMode is enabled or update to a patched version of Microsoft Windows that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3443?

CVE-2006-3443 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, specifically versions with Service Pack 1 to 4.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-3443 enable?

CVE-2006-3443 enables local users to execute a malicious DLL to gain elevated privileges within the system.

5

Is CVE-2006-3443 still a threat today?

While CVE-2006-3443 primarily affects outdated systems, it remains a threat to any systems still running unpatched versions of Windows 2000.

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