CVE-2006-2869

CVE-2006-2869 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alwil Avast Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the CHM unpacker in avast! before 4.7.844 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2869?
Unspecified vulnerability in the CHM unpacker in avast! before 4.7.844 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-2869?
CVE-2006-2869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-2869 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2869?
CVE-2006-2869 primarily affects Alwil Avast Antivirus. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2869?
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-2006-2869 published?
CVE-2006-2869 was published on 2006-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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