Vulnerability Description
The Client Server Run-Time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or read arbitrary memory from csrss.exe via crafted arguments to the NtRaiseHardError function with status 0x50000018, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-6696.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23491
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2086
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017454
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740636US Government Resource
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=2
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455365/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466331/100/200/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-100A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5197
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1325
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31176
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23491
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6797?
CVE-2006-6797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The Client Server Run-Time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or read arbitrary memory from csrss.exe via crafted arguments to the NtRaiseHa...
How severe is CVE-2006-6797?
CVE-2006-6797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp.