CVE-2006-2869: Critical severity ALWIL Avast Antivirus vulnerability

Published Jun 6, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the CHM unpacker in avast! before 4.7.844 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Affected Software

14 affected components
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.0
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.603
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.652
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.652
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.655
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.665
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.665
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.691
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.691
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.7.827
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.7.827

Event History

Jun 6, 2006
CVE Published
08:06 PM
Jun 7, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:03 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2869?

The severity of CVE-2006-2869 is currently unspecified, indicating that its impact is unknown.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2869?

To fix CVE-2006-2869, it is recommended to update Avast Antivirus to version 4.7.844 or later.

3

What versions of Avast Antivirus are affected by CVE-2006-2869?

Avast Antivirus versions prior to 4.7.844, including 4.0, 4.6, and earlier 4.7 versions, are affected by CVE-2006-2869.

4

Can CVE-2006-2869 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-2869 has remote attack vectors that could potentially be exploited.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-2869?

Yes, users should upgrade to the most recent version of Avast Antivirus that addresses the CVE-2006-2869 vulnerability.

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