How severe is CVE-2006-4221?

CVE-2006-4221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-4221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4221?

CVE-2006-4221 primarily affects Ibm Egatherer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4221?

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-2006-4221 published?

CVE-2006-4221 was published on 2006-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4221

CVE-2006-4221 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Egatherer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Egatherer
Published: 2006-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4221?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.
How severe is CVE-2006-4221?: CVE-2006-4221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-4221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4221?: CVE-2006-4221 primarily affects Ibm Egatherer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4221?: 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-2006-4221 published?: CVE-2006-4221 was published on 2006-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:egatherer:2.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:egatherer:2.42.243:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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