CVE-2006-0965

CVE-2006-0965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncp Network Communications Secure Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to bypass security protections and configure privileged options via a long argument to ncpmon.exe, which provides access to alternate privileged menus, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0965?
NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to bypass security protections and configure privileged options via a long argument to ncpmon.exe, which provides access to alternate privileged menus, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-0965?
CVE-2006-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0965 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0965?
CVE-2006-0965 affects Ncp Network Communications Secure Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0965?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0965 published?
CVE-2006-0965 was published on 2006-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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