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CVE-2006-5614

2.6 · LOW

Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a…

Published Oct 31, 2006microsoftEPSS 79.58%

Overview

CVE-2006-5614 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_nt_helper_components. It was published on October 31, 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

Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a malformed DNS query, which results in a null pointer dereference.

Remediation

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

Refresearch.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061028.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/22592Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1017133Refwww.osvdb.org/30096Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20804Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4248Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29917Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2672Refresearch.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061028.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/22592

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5614?

CVE-2006-5614 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_nt_helper_components. It was published on October 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-5614?

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-2006-5614?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_nt_helper_components 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-2006-5614?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5614 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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