Microsoft · Windows 2000 · CVE-2006-6296
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Microsoft Windows versions prior to Windows 2000 SP4
Microsoft Windows XP versions prior to SP2
**Description**
The issue is related to the RpcGetPrinterData function in the Print Spooler service, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by consuming memory via an RPC request with a large `offered` value, specifying the output buffer size.
**Recommendations**
For Microsoft Windows 2000, update to at least SP4 to resolve the issue.
For Microsoft Windows XP, update to at least SP2 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Print Spooler service to minimize the risk of exploitation.