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CVE-2006-4465

Published: Aug 31, 2006Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other
10.0CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
9.2%
Top 5.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
No Fix Available
Self-Check
Not available

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

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LAu:NC:CI:CA:C
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:CConfidentiality
Complete
I:CIntegrity
Complete
A:CAvailability
Complete
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

microsoft
commercial·US
terminal serverOn-prem
Operating Systems / windows
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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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References

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