CVE-2006-2372

CVE-2006-2372 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Dhcp Client Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 90% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the DHCP Client service for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DHCP response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2372?
Buffer overflow in the DHCP Client service for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 up to SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DHCP response.
How severe is CVE-2006-2372?
CVE-2006-2372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-2372 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 90% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2372?
CVE-2006-2372 affects Microsoft Dhcp Client Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2372?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2372 published?
CVE-2006-2372 was published on 2006-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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