CVE-2006-0994 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious CAB file if cabinet inspection is enabled, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0994?
CVE-2006-0994 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple Sophos Anti-Virus products, including Anti-Virus for Windows 5.x before 5.2.1 and 4.x before 4.05, when cabinet file inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CAB file with "invalid folder count values," which leads to heap corruption.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0994?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sophos Sophos Anti-Virus.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0994?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-0994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0994 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgv8-r364-cmqx.