HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-3439
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CVE-2006-3439

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 9, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in the Server Service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers, including anonymous users, to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC message, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1314.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-3439 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-3439. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Microsoft3 product(s)
windows 2000windows 2003 serverwindows xp
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21388
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/650769
PATCHhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21388
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/650769
PATCHhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html

All References (22)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/21388Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016667
→
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/tsd_products_security_response09186a008070c75a.html
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http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5789
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/650769Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19409
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.htmlPatch · US Government Resource
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3210
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-040
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28002
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A492
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21388Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016667
→
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/tsd_products_security_response09186a008070c75a.html
→
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5789

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-3439
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 9, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-3439 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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