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CVE-2006-0968

7.2 · HIGH

The ncprwsnt service in NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the connect.bat script, which…

Published Mar 2, 2006ncp_network_communicationsEPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2006-0968 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ncp_network_communications secure_client. It was published on March 2, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The ncprwsnt service in NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the connect.bat script, which is automatically executed by the service after a connection is established.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncp_network_communications. Update secure_client to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/042640.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/19082Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/524Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426480/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16906Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25251Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/042640.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/19082Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/524Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426480/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0968?

CVE-2006-0968 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ncp_network_communications secure_client. It was published on March 2, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0968?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0968?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncp_network_communications. Update secure_client to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0968?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0968 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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