CVE-2006-2197
CVE-2006-2197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wvware Wv2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Wvware Wv2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in wv2 before 0.2.3 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2197?
- Integer overflow in wv2 before 0.2.3 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word document.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2197?
- CVE-2006-2197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2197?
- CVE-2006-2197 primarily affects Wvware Wv2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2197 published?
- CVE-2006-2197 was published on 2006-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20665
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20688
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20689
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20844
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20899
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016313
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=10501&release_id=424094
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1100
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-24.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:109
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_security.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18437
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2350
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27184
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/300-1/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:wvware:wv2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wvware:wv2:0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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