How severe is CVE-2006-5988?

CVE-2006-5988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5988?

CVE-2006-5988 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5988?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-5988 published?

CVE-2006-5988 was published on 2006-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5988

CVE-2006-5988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2006-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4 running Active Directory allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by a certain VulnDisco Pack module. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information. As of 20061116, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, since the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the disclosure is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5988?: Unspecified vulnerability in Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4 running Active Directory allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by a certain VulnDisco Pack module. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information. As of 20061116, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, since the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the disclosure is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2006-5988?: CVE-2006-5988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5988?: CVE-2006-5988 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5988 published?: CVE-2006-5988 was published on 2006-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:ja:server:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:datacenter_server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:professional:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:advanced_server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:datacenter_server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:professional:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:advanced_server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:datacenter_server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:professional:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:advanced_server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:datacenter_server:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:professional:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:server:*:*:*

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