CVE-2006-4465 Code injection in n/a
Local users can execute arbitrary code in Microsoft Terminal Server by forcing an Explorer error when specific logon options are enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4465?
CVE-2006-4465 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Terminal Server, when running an application session with the "Start program at logon" and "Override settings from user profile and Client Connection Manager wizard" options, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by forcing an Explorer error. NOTE: a third-party researcher has stated that the options are "a convenience to users" and were not intended to restrict execution of arbitrary code
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4465?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Terminal Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4465?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4465 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-4465 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4465 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
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- CVE-1999-0391 Auth bypass in n/a
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- CVE-2001-0540 Denial of service in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pf5x-78qg-cj79.