Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Egatherer | 2.0.16 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21528PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1424
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016705
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20060816.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/380277US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443471/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444899/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19554ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3305
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21528PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1424
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016705
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20060816.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/380277US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4221?
CVE-2006-4221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer m...
How severe is CVE-2006-4221?
CVE-2006-4221 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Egatherer.