CVE-2006-3975 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 4 Aug 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan due to improper bounds checking in user input processing.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-3975?

CVE-2006-3975 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to "improper bounds checking when processing certain user input."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3975?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Etrust Antivirus Webscan.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3975?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3975 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-2006-3975 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3975 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h72h-v3hh-qj44.