How severe is CVE-2006-4465?

CVE-2006-4465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-4465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4465?

CVE-2006-4465 affects Microsoft Terminal Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4465?

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-2006-4465 published?

CVE-2006-4465 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4465

CVE-2006-4465 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Terminal Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Terminal Server
Published: 2006-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Terminal Server, when running an application session with the "Start program at logon" and "Override settings from user profile and Client Connection Manager wizard" options, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by forcing an Explorer error. NOTE: a third-party researcher has stated that the options are "a convenience to users" and were not intended to restrict execution of arbitrary code

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4465?: Microsoft Terminal Server, when running an application session with the "Start program at logon" and "Override settings from user profile and Client Connection Manager wizard" options, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by forcing an Explorer error. NOTE: a third-party researcher has stated that the options are "a convenience to users" and were not intended to restrict execution of arbitrary code
How severe is CVE-2006-4465?: CVE-2006-4465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-4465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4465?: CVE-2006-4465 affects Microsoft Terminal Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4465?: 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-2006-4465 published?: CVE-2006-4465 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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