CVE-2006-5937 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted archives due to integer overflows in AVG Anti-Virus, requiring user interaction to open files.
- 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-2006-5937?
CVE-2006-5937 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 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 integer overflows in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 7.1.407 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) CAB or (2) RAR archives that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5937?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Grisoft Avg Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5937?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5937 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-5937 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5937 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgw5-vqrc-22m5.