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CVE-2006-2334

2.1 · LOW

The RtlDosPathNameToNtPathName_U API function in NTDLL.DLL in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 does not properly convert DOS style paths with trailing spaces into NT style paths, which allows…

Published May 12, 2006microsoftEPSS 3.35%

Overview

CVE-2006-2334 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on May 12, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The RtlDosPathNameToNtPathName_U API function in NTDLL.DLL in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 does not properly convert DOS style paths with trailing spaces into NT style paths, which allows context-dependent attackers to create files that cannot be accessed through the expected DOS path or prevent access to other similarly named files in the same directory, which prevents those files from being detected or disinfected by certain anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

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

Refwww.48bits.com/advisories/rtldospath.pdfRefwww.osvdb.org/25761Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433583/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17934Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26487Refwww.48bits.com/advisories/rtldospath.pdfRefwww.osvdb.org/25761Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433583/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17934Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26487

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2334?

CVE-2006-2334 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on May 12, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-2334?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2006-2334?

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-2006-2334?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2334 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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