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CVE-2006-2869

First published: Tue Jun 06 2006(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Avast Antivirus=4.0
Avast Antivirus=4.0
Avast Antivirus=4.6
Avast Antivirus=4.6
Avast Antivirus=4.6.603
Avast Antivirus=4.6.652
Avast Antivirus=4.6.652
Avast Antivirus=4.6.655
Avast Antivirus=4.6.665
Avast Antivirus=4.6.665
Avast Antivirus=4.6.691
Avast Antivirus=4.6.691
Avast Antivirus=4.7.827
Avast Antivirus=4.7.827

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2869?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2006-2869 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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