How severe is CVE-2006-0994?

CVE-2006-0994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0994?

CVE-2006-0994 affects Sophos Sophos Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0994?

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-2006-0994 published?

CVE-2006-0994 was published on 2006-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0994

CVE-2006-0994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Sophos Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sophos Sophos Anti-virus
Published: 2006-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple Sophos Anti-Virus products, including Anti-Virus for Windows 5.x before 5.2.1 and 4.x before 4.05, when cabinet file inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CAB file with "invalid folder count values," which leads to heap corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0994?: Multiple Sophos Anti-Virus products, including Anti-Virus for Windows 5.x before 5.2.1 and 4.x before 4.05, when cabinet file inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CAB file with "invalid folder count values," which leads to heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-0994?: CVE-2006-0994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0994?: CVE-2006-0994 affects Sophos Sophos Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0994?: 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-2006-0994 published?: CVE-2006-0994 was published on 2006-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:sophos_anti-virus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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