How severe is CVE-2006-3975?

CVE-2006-3975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3975?

CVE-2006-3975 affects Broadcom Etrust Antivirus Webscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3975?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3975 published?

CVE-2006-3975 was published on 2006-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3975

CVE-2006-3975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Etrust Antivirus Webscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Etrust Antivirus Webscan
Published: 2006-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to "improper bounds checking when processing certain user input."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3975?: Unspecified vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to "improper bounds checking when processing certain user input."
How severe is CVE-2006-3975?: CVE-2006-3975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3975?: CVE-2006-3975 affects Broadcom Etrust Antivirus Webscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3975 published?: CVE-2006-3975 was published on 2006-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_antivirus_webscan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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