CVE-2006-6579: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6579: Microsoft Windows XP has weak permissions (FILE_WRITE_DATA and FILE_READ_DATA for Everyone) for %WINDIR%\pc...

Microsoft Windows XP has weak permissions (FILE_WRITE_DATA and FILE_READ_DATA for Everyone) for %WINDIR%\pchealth\ERRORREP\QHEADLES, which allows local users to write and read files in this folder, as demonstrated by an ASP shell that has write access by IWAM_machine and read access by IUSR_Machine.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes overly permissive file access on a Windows XP system folder. Local users, including IIS 5.1 web accounts in the cited demonstration, could read from and write to that directory. The public record does not provide CVSS, a vendor fix, or affected version boundaries. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows XP systems, especially IIS 5.1 deployments using IUSR/IWAM accounts. The source bundle does not establish impact on other Windows versions or configurations. Treat this as a legacy exposure discovery item, not a confirmed emergency. Priority rises if Windows XP systems remain in production, especially if they host IIS services or sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Windows XP or IIS 5.1 systems.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for supported remediation options.; Restrict access to legacy systems until exposure is understood..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 15, 2006, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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