CVE-2006-2630

CVE-2006-2630 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Client Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Symantec Antivirus 10.1 and Client Security 3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2630?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Symantec Antivirus 10.1 and Client Security 3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-2630?
CVE-2006-2630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-2630 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2630?
CVE-2006-2630 primarily affects Symantec Client Security. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2630?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2630 published?
CVE-2006-2630 was published on 2006-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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