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CVE-2006-3209

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 1.74%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2006-06-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2006-3209
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
1.74%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

The Task scheduler (at.exe) on Microsoft Windows XP spawns each scheduled process with SYSTEM permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the Task scheduler is limited to the Administrators group by default upon installation