CVE-2006-5937

Name: CVE-2006-5937
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-16T00:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5937 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 7.1.407 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) CAB or (2) RAR archives that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 3.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 7.1.407 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) CAB or (2) RAR archives that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.86%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Grisoft	Avg Antivirus	7.0
Grisoft	Avg Antivirus	7.0.251
Grisoft	Avg Antivirus	7.0.323
Grisoft	Avg Antivirus	7.1.308

References

http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116343152030074&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/22811Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/36365/lng/us/tpl/tpl01Patch, Product
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4498Not Applicable
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116343152030074&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/22811Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/36365/lng/us/tpl/tpl01Patch, Product
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4498Not Applicable

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5937?

How severe is CVE-2006-5937?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5937 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5937?

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