Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2006-0951

7.2 · HIGH

The GUI (nod32.exe) in NOD32 2.5 runs with SYSTEM privileges when the scheduler runs a scheduled on-demand scan, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code during a scheduled scan via unspe…

Published Apr 8, 2006eset_softwareEPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2006-0951 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eset_software nod32_antivirus. It was published on April 8, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The GUI (nod32.exe) in NOD32 2.5 runs with SYSTEM privileges when the scheduler runs a scheduled on-demand scan, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code during a scheduled scan via unspecified attack vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eset_software. Update nod32_antivirus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/19054Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2006-17/advisory/Refwww.osvdb.org/24394Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1242Refsecunia.com/advisories/19054Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2006-17/advisory/Refwww.osvdb.org/24394Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1242

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0951?

CVE-2006-0951 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eset_software nod32_antivirus. It was published on April 8, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0951?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0951?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eset_software. Update nod32_antivirus to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0951?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0951 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2006

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999