CVE-2006-2838

Name: CVE-2006-2838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-06-06T20:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the web console in F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.40, and Internet Gatekeeper 6.40 through 6.42 and 6.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors. NOTE: By default, the connections are only allowed from the local host.. EPSS estimates a 5.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the web console in F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.40, and Internet Gatekeeper 6.40 through 6.42 and 6.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors. NOTE: By default, the connections are only allowed from the local host.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.58%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F-Secure	F-Secure Anti-Virus	6.40
F-Secure	Internet Gatekeeper	6.4
F-Secure	Internet Gatekeeper	6.41
F-Secure	Internet Gatekeeper	6.42
F-Secure	Internet Gatekeeper	6.50

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2838?

How severe is CVE-2006-2838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2838?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST