CVE-2006-6677: Low severity Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus vulnerability
Published Dec 21, 2006
·Updated
ESET NOD32 Antivirus before 1.1743 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .CHM file that triggers a divide-by-zero error.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus=1.0.11
Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus=1.0.12
Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus<=1.1742
Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus=1.0.13
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:28 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6677?
CVE-2006-6677 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-6677?
To fix CVE-2006-6677, upgrade ESET NOD32 Antivirus to version 1.1743 or later.
3
Which versions of ESET NOD32 Antivirus are affected by CVE-2006-6677?
CVE-2006-6677 affects ESET NOD32 Antivirus versions up to and including 1.1742.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6677 expose ESET NOD32 Antivirus to?
CVE-2006-6677 exposes ESET NOD32 Antivirus to remote denial of service attacks via specially crafted .CHM files.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6677 until I can update?
There is no officially recommended workaround for CVE-2006-6677, so updating is the best option.