CVE-2006-5585
First published: Wed Dec 13 2006(Updated: )
The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted file manifest within an application, aka "File Manifest Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =itanium | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| =itanium | ||
| =r2 | ||
| =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23308
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23348
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4968
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A560
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-075
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454969/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5585?
CVE-2006-5585 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5585?
To fix CVE-2006-5585, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2006-5585?
CVE-2006-5585 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 R2 and Itanium versions.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-5585?
CVE-2006-5585 can be exploited through local attacker crafted file manifests that compromise the application execution environment.
Is CVE-2006-5585 present in newer versions of Windows?
CVE-2006-5585 does not impact newer versions of Windows such as Windows Vista and later, as they have addressed this vulnerability.
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