CVE-2006-3961: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 1, 2006
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Updated

Buffer overflow in McSubMgr ActiveX control (mcsubmgr.dll) in McAfee Security Center 6.0.23 for Internet Security Suite 2006, Wireless Home Network Security, Personal Firewall Plus, VirusScan, Privacy Service, SpamKiller, AntiSpyware, and QuickClean allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via long string parameters, which are later used in vsprintf.

Affected Software

25 affected components
McAfee Privacy Service=2005
McAfee SpamKiller=7.0
McAfee Internet Security Suite=2005
McAfee VirusScan=2006
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus=2005
McAfee VirusScan=2004
McAfee SpamKiller=6.0
McAfee SpamKiller=5.0
McAfee Security Center=6.0.22
McAfee AntiSpyware=2005
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus=2004
McAfee QuickClean=2005
McAfee Privacy Service=2006
McAfee Security Center=6.0
McAfee Security Center=6.0.23
McAfee VirusScan=2005
McAfee Wireless Home Network Security=2006
McAfee Privacy Service=2004
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus=2006
McAfee Internet Security Suite=2004
McAfee Security Center=4.3
McAfee QuickClean=2004
McAfee QuickClean=2006
McAfee Internet Security Suite=2006
McAfee AntiSpyware=2006

Event History

Aug 1, 2006
CVE Published
09:04 PM
Aug 2, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3961?

CVE-2006-3961 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3961?

To fix CVE-2006-3961, update to the latest version of McAfee products affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which McAfee products are affected by CVE-2006-3961?

CVE-2006-3961 affects multiple McAfee products including Security Center, VirusScan, SpamKiller, and Privacy Service.

4

Can CVE-2006-3961 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3961 can be exploited by remote user-assisted attackers.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3961?

CVE-2006-3961 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the McSubMgr ActiveX control.

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