CVE-2006-4691

NONECVSS 0.09.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 89% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.5% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.

Triggered by: EPSS exploit prediction ≥85%
Sources: epss
Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
  • High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 80%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 80%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetpManageIPCConnect function in the Workstation service (wkssvc.dll) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via NetrJoinDomain2 RPC messages with a long hostname.

CVSS v3
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EG Score
9.0(low)
EPSS
99.6%
KEV
Not listed

Published

November 14, 2006

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

References (24)

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 2× in last 7d / 17× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(5 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-16372✓ verified
    First seen Oct 5, 2010

    Microsoft Workstation Service - NetpManageIPCConnect Overflow (MS06-070) (Metasploit)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-2809✓ verified
    First seen Nov 18, 2006

    Microsoft Windows - 'NetpManageIPCConnect' Remote Stack Overflow (MS06-070)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-2800✓ verified
    First seen Nov 17, 2006

    Microsoft Windows - Wkssvc NetrJoinDomain2 Stack Overflow (MS06-070)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-2789✓ verified
    First seen Nov 16, 2006

    Microsoft Windows - NetpManageIPCConnect Stack Overflow (MS06-070)

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/windows/smb/ms06_070_wkssvc✓ verified
    First seen Nov 14, 2006

    MS06-070 Microsoft Workstation Service NetpManageIPCConnect Overflow

    Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-4691?
CVE-2006-4691 is a none vulnerability published on November 14, 2006. Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetpManageIPCConnect function in the Workstation service (wkssvc.dll) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via NetrJoinDomain2 RPC messages with a long hostname.
When was CVE-2006-4691 disclosed?
CVE-2006-4691 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 14, 2006, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2006-4691 actively exploited?
CVE-2006-4691 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2006-4691?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-4691, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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