CVE-2006-0488: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0488: The VDM (Virtual DOS Machine) emulation environment for MS-DOS applications in Windows 2000, Windows XP SP2...

The VDM (Virtual DOS Machine) emulation environment for MS-DOS applications in Windows 2000, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to read the first megabyte of memory and possibly obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by dumper.asm.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0488 is a local information-disclosure issue in the Windows Virtual DOS Machine used for MS-DOS applications. On Windows 2000, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003, a local user may read the first megabyte of memory and possibly recover sensitive data. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Windows 2000, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 systems where local users can access the VDM/MS-DOS application environment. Prioritize if legacy Windows systems remain in sensitive environments. The issue requires local access, but memory disclosure can expose secrets and these operating systems are high-risk legacy assets. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Windows 2000, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 systems.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for available updates or supported migration paths.; Restrict local interactive access on affected legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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windows-vdm-obtain-information(24471)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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