LOW · 2.6

CVE-2006-5614

Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a ma...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a malformed DNS query, which results in a null pointer dereference.

CVSS Score

2.6

LOW

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Nt Helper ComponentsAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2006-5614?

CVE-2006-5614 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Microsoft Windows NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) on Windows XP SP2, when Internet Connection Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (svchost.exe crash) via a ma...

How severe is CVE-2006-5614?

CVE-2006-5614 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5614?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Nt Helper Components, Microsoft Windows Xp.