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CVE-2006-5937

7.5 · HIGH

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.

Published Nov 16, 2006grisoftCWE-190EPSS 4.08%

Overview

CVE-2006-5937 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting grisoft avg_antivirus. It was published on November 16, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from grisoft. Update avg_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

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116343152030074&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/22811Refwww.grisoft.com/doc/36365/lng/us/tpl/tpl01Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4498Refmarc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116343152030074&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/22811Refwww.grisoft.com/doc/36365/lng/us/tpl/tpl01Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4498

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5937?

CVE-2006-5937 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting grisoft avg_antivirus. It was published on November 16, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5937?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5937?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from grisoft. Update avg_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-2006-5937?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5937 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.

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