HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-4465
CRITICAL

CVE-2006-4465

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 31, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Microsoft Terminal Server, when running an application session with the "Start program at logon" and "Override settings from user profile and Client Connection Manager wizard" options, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by forcing an Explorer error. NOTE: a third-party researcher has stated that the options are "a convenience to users" and were not intended to restrict execution of arbitrary code

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-4465 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.

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

Microsoft1 product(s)
terminal server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (8)

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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1486
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http://wklpc.blogspot.com/2006/08/easy-ms-terminal-server-desktop-hack.htmlExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443364/100/200/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443428/100/200/threaded
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1486
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http://wklpc.blogspot.com/2006/08/easy-ms-terminal-server-desktop-hack.htmlExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443364/100/200/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443428/100/200/threaded

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-4465
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 31, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-4465 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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