CVE-2006-4626
UnknownEPSS 4.58%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4626 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in alwil avast! Anti-virus Engine before 4.7.869 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LHA file that contains extended headers with file and directory names whose concatenation triggers the overflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in alwil avast! Anti-virus Engine before 4.7.869 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LHA file that contains extended headers with file and directory names whose concatenation triggers the overflow.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | <= 4.6.460 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | <= 4.6.763 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.0.168 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.0.172 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.0.183 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.0.202 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.0.211 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.0.229 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.0.235 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.260 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.268 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.278 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.287 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.289 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.304 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.319 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.335 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.342 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.357 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.389 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.396 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.412 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.418 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.1.501 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.5.518 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.5.549 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.5.561 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.6.603 |
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.6.623 |
References
- http://www.hustlelabs.com/advisories/04072006_alwil.pdfExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.hustlelabs.com/advisories/04072006_alwil.pdfExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4626?
Heap-based buffer overflow in alwil avast! Anti-virus Engine before 4.7.869 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LHA file that contains extended headers with file and directory names whose concatenation triggers the overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-4626?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4626 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4626?
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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