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CVE-2006-3440

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the Winsock API in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via...

Published: Aug 9, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Dec 9, 2006

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

57.3%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the Winsock API in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, aka "Winsock Hostname Vulnerability."

Sources

Microsoft Windows - DNS Resolution Remote Denial of Service (PoC) (MS06-041)Exploit
Winny Thomas · windows · Dec 9, 2006

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