CVE-2006-1314 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via crafted Mailslot messages in the Server Service, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-1314?

CVE-2006-1314 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 11 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Server Service (SRV.SYS driver) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, Server 2003 up to SP1, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted first-class Mailslot messages that triggers memory corruption and bypasses size restrictions on second-class Mailslot messages.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1314?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1314?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1314 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-1314 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1314 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-82jr-5c3r-3vqp.

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