CVE-2006-6296: Medium severity microsoft windows 2000 vulnerability
The RpcGetPrinterData function in the Print Spooler (spoolsv.exe) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, and possibly Windows XP SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an RPC request that specifies a large 'offered' value (output buffer size), a variant of CVE-2005-3644.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6296?
CVE-2006-6296 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6296?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6296, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2006-6296?
CVE-2006-6296 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, as well as Windows XP SP1 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6296 facilitate?
CVE-2006-6296 facilitates a denial of service attack by consuming memory through specially crafted RPC requests.
Is CVE-2006-6296 a remotely exploitable vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2006-6296 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specific RPC requests.