CVE-2006-3114
CVE-2006-3114 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pc Tools Pc Tools Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Pc Tools Pc Tools Antivirus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PC Tools AntiVirus 2.1.0.51 uses insecure default permissions on the "PC Tools AntiVirus" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3114?
- PC Tools AntiVirus 2.1.0.51 uses insecure default permissions on the "PC Tools AntiVirus" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute commands.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3114?
- CVE-2006-3114 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3114 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3114?
- CVE-2006-3114 primarily affects Pc Tools Pc Tools Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3114?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-3114 published?
- CVE-2006-3114 was published on 2006-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21075
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-51/advisory/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1340
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016634
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442102/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19322
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3134
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28212
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:pc_tools:pc_tools_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pc_tools:pc_tools_antivirus:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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