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CVE-2006-1476

2.6 · LOW

Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 produces incorrect application block alerts when the application filename is ".exe" (with no characters before the "."), which might allow local user-as…

Published Mar 29, 2006microsoftEPSS 3.85%

Overview

CVE-2006-1476 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on March 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 produces incorrect application block alerts when the application filename is ".exe" (with no characters before the "."), which might allow local user-assisted users to trick a user into unblocking a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by a malicious ".exe" program in a folder named "Internet Explorer," which triggers a question about whether to unblock the "Internet Explorer" program.

Remediation

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

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428970/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429111/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25598Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428970/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429111/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25598

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1476?

CVE-2006-1476 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on March 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-1476?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1476?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp 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-2006-1476?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1476 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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