CVE-2006-5584
CVE-2006-5584 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Remote Installation Service (RIS) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 uses a TFTP server that allows anonymous access, which allows remote attackers to upload and overwrite arbitrary files to gain privileges on systems that use RIS.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5584?
- The Remote Installation Service (RIS) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 uses a TFTP server that allows anonymous access, which allows remote attackers to upload and overwrite arbitrary files to gain privileges on systems that use RIS.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5584?
- CVE-2006-5584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5584 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5584?
- CVE-2006-5584 affects Microsoft Windows 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5584?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-5584 published?
- CVE-2006-5584 was published on 2006-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23312
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017368
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238064
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454969/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21495
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-346A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4970
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-077
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A375
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:*
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