CVE-2006-6797
First published: Thu Dec 28 2006(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=2
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinfo&id=43
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23491
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-100A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740636
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2086
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1325
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5197
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31176
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2013
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-021
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466331/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455365/100/0/threaded
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.
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