How severe is CVE-2006-6296?

CVE-2006-6296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6296?

CVE-2006-6296 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6296?

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

When was CVE-2006-6296 published?

CVE-2006-6296 was published on 2006-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6296

CVE-2006-6296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2006-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The RpcGetPrinterData function in the Print Spooler (spoolsv.exe) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, and possibly Windows XP SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an RPC request that specifies a large 'offered' value (output buffer size), a variant of CVE-2005-3644.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6296?: The RpcGetPrinterData function in the Print Spooler (spoolsv.exe) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, and possibly Windows XP SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an RPC request that specifies a large 'offered' value (output buffer size), a variant of CVE-2005-3644.
How severe is CVE-2006-6296?: CVE-2006-6296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6296?: CVE-2006-6296 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6296 published?: CVE-2006-6296 was published on 2006-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*

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