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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Client Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-May/046355.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20318
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.05.25.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016161
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016162
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/upcoming/20060524.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/404910
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435200/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18107
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2005
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26706
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1.394:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1.400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.0:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.0.2.2010:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.0.2.2020:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.0.2.2021:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.1:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:10.1.400:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
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