CVE-2006-2197

Name: CVE-2006-2197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-06-15T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in wv2 before 0.2.3 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word document.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in wv2 before 0.2.3 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.52%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wvware	Wv2	<= 0.2.3
Wvware	Wv2	0.2.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/20665Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20688Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20689Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20826Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20844Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20899Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016313
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=10501&release_id=424094
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1100Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-24.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:109
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_security.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18437Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2350Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27184
https://usn.ubuntu.com/300-1/
http://secunia.com/advisories/20665Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20688Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20689Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20826Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20844Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20899Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016313
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=10501&release_id=424094
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1100Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-24.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:109
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_security.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18437Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2350Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27184
https://usn.ubuntu.com/300-1/

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2197?

Integer overflow in wv2 before 0.2.3 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word document.

How severe is CVE-2006-2197?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2197?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-2197?

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Source: NVD / NIST