CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3445

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Integer overflow in the ReadWideString function in agentdpv.dll in Microsoft Agent on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value in an .ACF file, resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability allows remote code execution without user interaction, potentially leading to full system compromise. Organizations using the affected Windows versions are at risk.

Recommendation

Apply security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003. If possible, disable or restrict Microsoft Agent on systems that do not require this functionality.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in the ReadWideString function in agentdpv.dll in Microsoft Agent on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value in an .ACF file, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS