CVE-2006-2482
CVE-2006-2482 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microchip Data Systems Ziptv For C++ Builder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microchip Data Systems Ziptv For C++ Builder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the TZipTV component in (1) ZipTV for Delphi 7 2006.1.26 and for C++ Builder 2006-1.16, (2) PentaZip 8.5.1.190 and PentaSuite-PRO 8.5.1.221, and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ARJ archive with a long header. NOTE: the ACE archive vector is covered by CVE-2005-2856.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2482?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the TZipTV component in (1) ZipTV for Delphi 7 2006.1.26 and for C++ Builder 2006-1.16, (2) PentaZip 8.5.1.190 and PentaSuite-PRO 8.5.1.221, and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ARJ archive with a long header. NOTE: the ACE archive vector is covered by CVE-2005-2856.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2482?
- CVE-2006-2482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2482 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2482?
- CVE-2006-2482 primarily affects Microchip Data Systems Ziptv For C++ Builder. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2482?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2482 published?
- CVE-2006-2482 was published on 2006-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20270
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21458
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-50/advisory/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-72/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19884
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3495
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0235
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28785
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microchip_data_systems:ziptv_for_c\+\+_builder:2006.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microchip_data_systems:ziptv_for_delphi_7:2006.1.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pentaware:pentasuite-pro:8.5.1.221:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pentaware:pentazip:8.5.1.190:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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