CVE-2006-4626 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted LHA file exploiting a heap buffer overflow in the avast! Anti-virus Engine.
- 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-2006-4626?
CVE-2006-4626 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in alwil avast! Anti-virus Engine before 4.7.869 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LHA file that contains extended headers with file and directory names whose concatenation triggers the overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4626?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alwil Avast Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4626?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4626 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-2006-4626 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4626 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qf9j-7j34-r94m.