CVE-2006-6723
First published: Tue Dec 26 2006(Updated: )
The Workstation service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large maxlen value in an NetrWkstaUserEnum RPC request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| =sp4 | ||
| =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6723?
CVE-2006-6723 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service conditions affecting affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6723?
To fix CVE-2006-6723, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-6723?
CVE-2006-6723 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6723 facilitate?
CVE-2006-6723 facilitates denial of service attacks through memory consumption due to large NetrWkstaUserEnum RPC requests.
Is CVE-2006-6723 remote exploitative?
Yes, CVE-2006-6723 can be exploited remotely by attackers to disrupt services.
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