CVE-2006-0812
CVE-2006-0812 is a high-severity vulnerability in Visnetic Visnetic Antivirus Plug-in For Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Visnetic Visnetic Antivirus Plug-in For Mail Server
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Description
The VisNetic AntiVirus Plug-in (DKAVUpSch.exe) for Mail Server 4.6.0.4, 4.6.1.1, and possibly other versions before 4.6.1.2, does not drop privileges before executing other programs, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0812?
- The VisNetic AntiVirus Plug-in (DKAVUpSch.exe) for Mail Server 4.6.0.4, 4.6.1.1, and possibly other versions before 4.6.1.2, does not drop privileges before executing other programs, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0812?
- CVE-2006-0812 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0812 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0812?
- CVE-2006-0812 primarily affects Visnetic Visnetic Antivirus Plug-in For Mail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0812?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-0812 published?
- CVE-2006-0812 was published on 2006-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16583
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-65/advisory/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015670
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425890/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16788
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0701
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24928
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:visnetic:visnetic_antivirus_plug-in_for_mail_server:4.6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:visnetic:visnetic_antivirus_plug-in_for_mail_server:4.6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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