CVE-2006-5586: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5586: The Graphics Rendering Engine in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 allows local users to gain privilege...

The Graphics Rendering Engine in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via "invalid application window sizes" in layered application windows, aka the "GDI Invalid Window Size Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Windows graphics subsystem vulnerability. On Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP2, a local user could potentially gain higher privileges by triggering malformed layered window sizing behavior. It matters mainly where legacy Windows systems remain in production or embedded environments. Exposure is likely limited to assets still running Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP SP2. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Treat this as a legacy-system risk. It is not presented as actively exploited, but any remaining Windows 2000 or XP SP2 machines should be patched, isolated, or retired because local privilege escalation can worsen intrusions. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS07-017 guidance for applicable security updates.; Patch affected Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 systems where updates are available.; Identify and isolate legacy systems that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 06:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 4, 2007, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1385CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS07-017CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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