CVE-2006-2273

Description

The InstallProduct routine in the Verisign VUpdater.Install (aka i-Nav) ActiveX control does not verify Microsoft Cabinet (.CAB) files, which allows remote attackers to run an arbitrary executable file.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.17% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory zerodayinitiative.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016059	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/25431	vdb entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-014.html	vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1763	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20074	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26375	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433589/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/878	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17939	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2273?: CVE-2006-2273 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2273?: To fix CVE-2006-2273, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2273 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-2273 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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