CVE-2006-5937: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 16, 2006
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Updated

Multiple integer overflows in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 7.1.407 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) CAB or (2) RAR archives that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Grisoft AVG Antivirus=7.0.251
Grisoft AVG Antivirus=7.1.308
Grisoft AVG Antivirus=7.0
Grisoft AVG Antivirus=7.0.323

Event History

Nov 16, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5937?

CVE-2006-5937 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5937?

To fix CVE-2006-5937, users should upgrade to the latest version of Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus.

3

What types of files can trigger CVE-2006-5937?

CVE-2006-5937 can be triggered by specially crafted CAB or RAR archive files.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5937?

CVE-2006-5937 affects multiple versions of Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus, including versions 7.0 and 7.1.308.

5

What is the main impact of CVE-2006-5937?

The main impact of CVE-2006-5937 is the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

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