Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 before August 2004, and possibly other operating systems and versions, uses insecure default ACLs that allow the Authenticated Users group to gain privileges by modifying critical configuration information for the (1) Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP), (2) Universal Plug and Play Device Host (UPnP), (3) NetBT, (4) SCardSvr, (5) DHCP, and (6) DnsCache services, aka "Permissive Windows Services DACLs." NOTE: the NetBT, SCardSvr, DHCP, DnsCache already require privileged access to exploit.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18756PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19238Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19313Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015595
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015765
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-069.htm
- http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~sudhakar/papers/winval.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/953860Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/914457.mspxVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423587/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0417Vendor Advisory
- http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&Docu
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24463
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0023?
CVE-2006-0023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 before August 2004, and possibly other operating systems and versions, uses insecure default ACLs that allow the Authenticated Users group to gain privileges by modify...
How severe is CVE-2006-0023?
CVE-2006-0023 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp.