CVE-2006-2233
CVE-2006-2233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Banktown Btcxctl20com Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Banktown Btcxctl20com Activex Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in BankTown Client Control (aka BtCxCtl20Com) 1.4.2.51817, and possibly 1.5.2.50209, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the first argument to SetBannerUrl. NOTE: portions of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2233?
- Buffer overflow in BankTown Client Control (aka BtCxCtl20Com) 1.4.2.51817, and possibly 1.5.2.50209, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the first argument to SetBannerUrl. NOTE: portions of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2233?
- CVE-2006-2233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2233 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2233?
- CVE-2006-2233 primarily affects Banktown Btcxctl20com Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2233?
- 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-2006-2233 published?
- CVE-2006-2233 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-05/0037.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19942
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/855
- http://www.osvdb.org/25212
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432862/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433242/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17815
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1638
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26214
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:banktown:btcxctl20com_activex_control:1.4.2.51817:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:banktown:btcxctl20com_activex_control:1.5.2.50209:*:*:*:*:*:*:*