CVE-2006-4689: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 2003 Server vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the driver for the Client Service for NetWare (CSNW) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang and reboot) via has unknown attack vectors, aka "NetWare Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Remediation

Event History

Nov 14, 2006
CVE Published
10:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4689?

CVE-2006-4689 is considered a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4689?

To fix CVE-2006-4689, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for the affected operating systems.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2006-4689?

CVE-2006-4689 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 up to SP1.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2006-4689?

CVE-2006-4689 can be exploited through unspecified remote attack vectors, resulting in system hangs and reboots.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2006-4689 on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2006-4689 on affected systems is the potential for remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

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