CVE-2006-6293 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 5 Dec 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted CHM file with F-Prot Antivirus.

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-2006-6293?

CVE-2006-6293 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 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 FRISK Software F-Prot Antivirus before 4.6.7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM file. NOTE: this issue has at least a partial overlap with CVE-2006-6294.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6293?

It affects 1 product.

Products include F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6293 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-2006-6293 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6293 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vvmj-m42h-hf7v.