CVE-2006-3445 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ACF file exploiting an integer overflow in Microsoft Agent, requiring user interaction to open the file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-3445?

CVE-2006-3445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 14 Nov 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in the ReadWideString function in agentdpv.dll in Microsoft Agent on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value in an .ACF file, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3445?

It affects 3 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2006-3445?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3445 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-3445 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3445 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrxp-gc33-x82m.

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