Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the web console in F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.40, and Internet Gatekeeper 6.40 through 6.42 and 6.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors. NOTE: By default, the connections are only allowed from the local host.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F-Secure | F-Secure Anti-Virus | 6.40 |
| F-Secure | Internet Gatekeeper | 6.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20407PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016196
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016197Patch
- http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2006-3.shtmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26799
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20407PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016196
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016197Patch
- http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2006-3.shtmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26799
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2838?
CVE-2006-2838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the web console in F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.40, and Internet Gatekeeper 6.40 through 6.42 and 6.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) a...
How severe is CVE-2006-2838?
CVE-2006-2838 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper.