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CVE-2006-4465

10.0 · HIGH

Microsoft Terminal Server, when running an application session with the "Start program at logon" and "Override settings from user profile and Client Connection Manager wizard" options, allows local…

Published Aug 31, 2006microsoftEPSS 9.43%

Overview

CVE-2006-4465 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft terminal_server. It was published on August 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Terminal Server, when running an application session with the "Start program at logon" and "Override settings from user profile and Client Connection Manager wizard" options, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by forcing an Explorer error. NOTE: a third-party researcher has stated that the options are "a convenience to users" and were not intended to restrict execution of arbitrary code

Remediation

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

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1486Refwklpc.blogspot.com/2006/08/easy-ms-terminal-server-desktop-hack.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443364/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443428/100/200/threadedRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1486Refwklpc.blogspot.com/2006/08/easy-ms-terminal-server-desktop-hack.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443364/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443428/100/200/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4465?

CVE-2006-4465 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft terminal_server. It was published on August 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-4465?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2006-4465?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update terminal_server 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-2006-4465?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4465 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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