CVE-2006-2372 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via a crafted DHCP response due to a buffer overflow in the DHCP Client service.
- 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-2006-2372?
CVE-2006-2372 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2372?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Dhcp Client Service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2372?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2372 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-2006-2372 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2372 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-93v6-2jr2-8pxr.