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CVE-2006-1314

7.5 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Server Service (SRV.SYS driver) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, Server 2003 up to SP1, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…

Published Jul 11, 2006microsoftEPSS 61.18%

Overview

CVE-2006-1314 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on July 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Server Service (SRV.SYS driver) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, Server 2003 up to SP1, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted first-class Mailslot messages that triggers memory corruption and bypasses size restrictions on second-class Mailslot messages.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/21007Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1212Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/189140Refwww.osvdb.org/27154Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439773/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18863Refwww.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-02.htmlRefwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-192A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2753Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-035

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1314?

CVE-2006-1314 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on July 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1314?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1314?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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-2006-1314?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1314 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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