CVE-2006-4221

Name: CVE-2006-4221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-18T20:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.. EPSS estimates a 8.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.41%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Egatherer	2.0.16
Ibm	Egatherer	2.42.243

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21528Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1424
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016705
http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20060816.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/380277US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443471/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444899/100/100/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19554Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3305
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28418
http://secunia.com/advisories/21528Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1424
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016705
http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20060816.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/380277US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443471/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444899/100/100/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19554Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3305
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28418

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4221?

How severe is CVE-2006-4221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4221?

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