CVE-2006-2058: Medium severity avant force avant browser vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2006

Updated

Argument injection vulnerability in Avant Browser 10.1 Build 17 allows user-assisted remote attackers to modify command line arguments to an invoked mail client via " (double quote) characters in a mailto: scheme handler, as demonstrated by launching Microsoft Outlook with an arbitrary filename as an attachment. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is implementation-specific or a problem in the Microsoft API.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Avant Force Avant Browser=10.1_build_17

Avantbrowser Avant Browser=10.1-build_17

Event History

Apr 26, 2006

CVE Published

08:06 PM

Apr 27, 2006

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2058?

CVE-2006-2058 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its reliance on user interaction for exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2058?

To fix CVE-2006-2058, upgrading to a newer version of Avant Browser that addresses this vulnerability is recommended.

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2006-2058?

CVE-2006-2058 can be exploited to inject arbitrary command line arguments into a mail client, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Which versions of Avant Browser are affected by CVE-2006-2058?

CVE-2006-2058 specifically affects Avant Browser version 10.1 Build 17.

Is CVE-2006-2058 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2006-2058 is not widely known but highlights the risks associated with user-assisted attack vectors.