CVE-2006-6627: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 18, 2006
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Updated

Integer overflow in the packed PE file parsing implementation in BitDefender products before 20060829, including Antivirus, Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, Mail Protection for Enterprises, and Online Scanner; and BitDefender products for Microsoft ISA Server and Exchange 5.5 through 2003; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, aka the "cevakrnl.xmd vulnerability."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Softwin Bitdefender Online Scanner
Softwin Bitdefender=isa_server
Softwin Bitdefender=ms_exchange_5.5
Softwin Bitdefender Antivirus=plus
Softwin Bitdefender Mail Protection=enterprises
Softwin Bitdefender=ms_exchange_2003
Softwin Bitdefender Antivirus
Softwin Bitdefender=ms_exchange_2000
Softwin Bitdefender Internet Security

Event History

Dec 18, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6627?

CVE-2006-6627 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for integer overflow exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6627?

To fix CVE-2006-6627, update your BitDefender products to the version released on or after August 29, 2006.

3

Which BitDefender products are affected by CVE-2006-6627?

CVE-2006-6627 affects several BitDefender products including Antivirus, Internet Security, and Mail Protection for Enterprises.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6627?

CVE-2006-6627 is an integer overflow vulnerability present in the PE file parsing implementation.

5

Can CVE-2006-6627 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6627 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted PE files.

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