CVE-2006-2869: Critical severity ALWIL Avast Antivirus vulnerability
Published Jun 6, 2006
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
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
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.