CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0968

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ncprwsnt service in NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146 (and possibly other versions) allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the connect.bat script, which is automatically executed by the service after a connection is established.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker can gain unauthorized privileges and execute malicious code in the context of the service, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system compromise.

Recommendation

Update NCP Network Communication Secure Client to the latest version and restrict permissions to modify the connect.bat script to trusted administrators only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ncprwsnt service in NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the connect.bat script, which is automatically executed by the service after a connection is established.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS