CVE-2006-5940 Integer overflow in n/a
Integer overflow in AVG Anti-Virus parsing of EXE files allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-5940?
CVE-2006-5940 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2006. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 7.1.407 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors related to "Integer Issues" and parsing of .EXE files.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Grisoft Avg Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-5940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5940 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qvpm-p6f4-j583.