Vulnerability Description
NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of arguments to ncprwsnt.exe, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ncp Network Communications | Secure Client | 8.11_build_146 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/042640.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426480/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16906
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25248
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/042640.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426480/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16906
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25248
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0966?
CVE-2006-0966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of arguments to ncprwsnt.exe, ...
How severe is CVE-2006-0966?
CVE-2006-0966 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ncp Network Communications Secure Client.