What is the severity of CVE-2006-6884?

CVE-2006-6884 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6884?

To fix CVE-2006-6884, update to the latest version of WinZip that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-6884?

CVE-2006-6884 affects users of WinZip version 10.0 Build 6667.

What type of attack does CVE-2006-6884 enable?

CVE-2006-6884 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

What is the affected component in CVE-2006-6884?

The affected component in CVE-2006-6884 is the WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control.

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CVE-2006-6884

critical

9.3

CWE

119

31/12/2006

5/1/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-6884: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Dec 31 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control (aka Sky Software "FileView" ActiveX control) for WinZip 10.0 Build 6667 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the CreateNewFolderFromName method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5198.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WinZip WinZip	=10.0_build_6667
WinZip	=10.0_build_6667

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6884?
CVE-2006-6884 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6884?
To fix CVE-2006-6884, update to the latest version of WinZip that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6884?
CVE-2006-6884 affects users of WinZip version 10.0 Build 6667.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6884 enable?
CVE-2006-6884 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What is the affected component in CVE-2006-6884?
The affected component in CVE-2006-6884 is the WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6884?
CVE-2006-6884 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6884?
To fix CVE-2006-6884, update to the latest version of WinZip that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6884?
CVE-2006-6884 affects users of WinZip version 10.0 Build 6667.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6884 enable?
CVE-2006-6884 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What is the affected component in CVE-2006-6884?
The affected component in CVE-2006-6884 is the WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control.