Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the DNS Client service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted record response. NOTE: while MS06-041 implies that there is a single issue, there are multiple vectors, and likely multiple vulnerabilities, related to (1) a heap-based buffer overflow in a DNS server response to the client, (2) a DNS server response with malformed ATMA records, and (3) a length miscalculation in TXT, HINFO, X25, and ISDN records.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21394
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016653
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/794580PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/27844
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19404
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3211
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/233
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/234
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/235
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24586
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28013
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28240
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3441?
CVE-2006-3441 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the DNS Client service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted record response. NOTE: whi...
How severe is CVE-2006-3441?
CVE-2006-3441 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3441?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.