What is the severity of CVE-2006-5586?

CVE-2006-5586 has a severity rating classified as 'high' due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5586?

To fix CVE-2006-5586, update Microsoft Windows 2000 to Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Windows XP to Service Pack 3 or higher.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2006-5586?

CVE-2006-5586 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP2 Professional x64.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5586?

CVE-2006-5586 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability associated with the Graphics Rendering Engine.

Can CVE-2006-5586 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2006-5586 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected systems.

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CVE-2006-5586

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

4/4/2007

17/10/2018

CVE-2006-5586

First published: Wed Apr 04 2007(Updated: )

The Graphics Rendering Engine in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via "invalid application window sizes" in layered application windows, aka the "GDI Invalid Window Size Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000	=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5586?
CVE-2006-5586 has a severity rating classified as 'high' due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5586?
To fix CVE-2006-5586, update Microsoft Windows 2000 to Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Windows XP to Service Pack 3 or higher.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2006-5586?
CVE-2006-5586 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP2 Professional x64.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5586?
CVE-2006-5586 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability associated with the Graphics Rendering Engine.
Can CVE-2006-5586 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-5586 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5586?
CVE-2006-5586 has a severity rating classified as 'high' due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5586?
To fix CVE-2006-5586, update Microsoft Windows 2000 to Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Windows XP to Service Pack 3 or higher.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2006-5586?
CVE-2006-5586 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP2 Professional x64.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5586?
CVE-2006-5586 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability associated with the Graphics Rendering Engine.
Can CVE-2006-5586 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-5586 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected systems.