CVE-2006-5583

CVE-2006-5583 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the SNMP Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003, Server 2003 SP1, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP packet, aka "SNMP Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5583?
Buffer overflow in the SNMP Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003, Server 2003 SP1, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP packet, aka "SNMP Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2006-5583?
CVE-2006-5583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5583 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5583?
CVE-2006-5583 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5583?
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-2006-5583 published?
CVE-2006-5583 was published on 2006-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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