How severe is CVE-2006-0982?

CVE-2006-0982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0982?

CVE-2006-0982 affects Mcafee Virex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0982?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0982 published?

CVE-2006-0982 was published on 2006-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0982

CVE-2006-0982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Virex
Published: 2006-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from being saved, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using the EICAR test file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0982?: The on-access scanner for McAfee Virex 7.7 for Macintosh, in some circumstances, might not activate when malicious content is accessed from the web browser, and might not prevent the content from being saved, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection, as demonstrated using the EICAR test file.
How severe is CVE-2006-0982?: CVE-2006-0982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0982?: CVE-2006-0982 affects Mcafee Virex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0982 published?: CVE-2006-0982 was published on 2006-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426348/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virex:7.7:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*

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