CVE-2006-6797: Medium severity microsoft windows xp vulnerability
The Client Server Run-Time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or read arbitrary memory from csrss.exe via crafted arguments to the NtRaiseHardError function with status 0x50000018, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-6696.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6797?
CVE-2006-6797 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6797?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6797, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for Windows XP.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6797?
CVE-2006-6797 specifically affects local users of Microsoft Windows XP Gold edition.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6797 enable?
CVE-2006-6797 enables local users to cause a denial of service and access arbitrary memory.
When was CVE-2006-6797 discovered?
CVE-2006-6797 was published in 2006 as a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows.