CVE-2006-6579
First published: Fri Dec 15 2006(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows XP has weak permissions (FILE_WRITE_DATA and FILE_READ_DATA for Everyone) for %WINDIR%\pchealth\ERRORREP\QHEADLES, which allows local users to write and read files in this folder, as demonstrated by an ASP shell that has write access by IWAM_machine and read access by IUSR_Machine.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | <=5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =3.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0-alpha | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =1.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6579?
CVE-2006-6579 has a low to medium severity rating due to weak permissions that allow local users unauthorized access to files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6579?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6579, change the permissions on the %WINDIR%\pchealth\ERRORREP\QHEADLES folder to restrict access from the Everyone group.
What versions of Microsoft software are affected by CVE-2006-6579?
CVE-2006-6579 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Internet Information Server and Microsoft Internet Information Services.
Can CVE-2006-6579 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2006-6579 does not directly lead to remote code execution, but it could enable an attacker to manipulate files which may facilitate other attacks.
Is CVE-2006-6579 applicable only to outdated systems?
Yes, CVE-2006-6579 primarily affects older systems such as Windows XP and older versions of Internet Information Server software.
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