CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2372

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The DHCP Client service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DHCP response.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the vulnerable system without authentication, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft (MS06-036) immediately and consider blocking DHCP traffic on network firewalls to limit exposure.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the DHCP Client service for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DHCP response.

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