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CVE-2006-0013

6.5 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in the Web Client service (WebClnt.dll) for Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1, allows remote authenticated users or Guests to execute arbitrary code via cr…

Published Feb 14, 2006microsoftEPSS 34.85%

Overview

CVE-2006-0013 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on February 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the Web Client service (WebClnt.dll) for Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1, allows remote authenticated users or Guests to execute arbitrary code via crafted RPC requests, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1207.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0013?

CVE-2006-0013 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on February 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-0013?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0013?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_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-2006-0013?

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