Buffer overflow in the TCP/IP Protocol driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to IP source routing.
CVE-2006-2379
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 58%
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.0%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
June 13, 2006
Last Modified
April 16, 2026
References (36)
- secure@microsofthttp://secunia.com/advisories/20639
- secure@microsofthttp://securitytracker.com/id?1016290
- secure@microsofthttp://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/fulldisc/full-disclosure/46702
- secure@microsofthttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/722753
- secure@microsofthttp://www.osvdb.org/26433
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438482/100/0/threaded
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438609/100/0/threaded
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18374
- secure@microsofthttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.html
- secure@microsofthttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2329
- secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-032
- secure@microsofthttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26834
- secure@microsofthttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1483
- secure@microsofthttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1585
- secure@microsofthttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1712
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-1967✓ verifiedFirst seen Jun 30, 2006
Microsoft Windows - TCP/IP Protocol Driver Remote Buffer Overflow
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