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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-3444. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, probably a buffer overflow, allows local users to obtain privileges via unspecified vectors involving an "unchecked buffer."
The bug was discovered 08/08/2006. The weakness was released 08/08/2006 with Microsoft as MS06-049 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-3444 since 07/07/2006. The attack needs to approached within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.
The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2364 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22191 (MS06-049: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Result in Elevation of Privilege (920958)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90339 (Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Elevation Vulnerability (MS06-049)).
Applying the patch MS06-049 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28017), Exploit-DB (2412), Tenable (22191), SecurityFocus (BID 19388†) and OSVDB (27848†). Further details are available at microsoft.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-2434, VDB-2431, VDB-2430 and VDB-2432. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 22191
Nessus Name: MS06-049: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Result in Elevation of Privilege (920958)
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Patch: MS06-049
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Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: MS06-049
Researcher: http://www.microsoft.com
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2006-3444 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3444
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2436
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X-Force: 28017
SecurityFocus: 19388 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 21415 - Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 27848 - Microsoft Windows Kernel Unspecified Local Privilege Escalation
SecurityTracker: 1016658
Vulnerability Center: 12507 - [MS06-049] Microsoft Windows 2000 Kernel Buffer Overflow due to Unchecked Buffer, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-3215
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 08/09/2006 11:01 AMUpdated: 06/20/2025 12:40 AM
Changes: 08/09/2006 11:01 AM (101), 06/24/2019 10:01 AM (2), 06/20/2025 12:40 AM (18)
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