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CVE-2006-5266

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) 9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted Distributed Process Manager (DPM) messa…

Published Dec 31, 2006microsoftCWE-119EPSS 15.70%

Overview

CVE-2006-5266 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft dynamics_gp. It was published on December 31, 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

Multiple buffer overflows in Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) 9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted Distributed Process Manager (DPM) message to the (a) DPM component, or a (2) long string or (3) long IP address in a Distributed Process Server (DPS) message to the DPM or (b) DPS component.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftdynamics_gp0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29991Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25840Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25841Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25842Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29991Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25840Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25841Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25842

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5266?

CVE-2006-5266 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft dynamics_gp. It was published on December 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5266?

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-2006-5266?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update dynamics_gp 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-2006-5266?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5266 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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