CVE-2006-4438

CVE-2006-4438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Doctor Web Ltd Dr.web with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in SpIDer for Dr.Web Scanner for Linux 4.33, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LHA archive with an extended header that contains a long directory name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4438?
Heap-based buffer overflow in SpIDer for Dr.Web Scanner for Linux 4.33, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LHA archive with an extended header that contains a long directory name.
How severe is CVE-2006-4438?
CVE-2006-4438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4438 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4438?
CVE-2006-4438 affects Doctor Web Ltd Dr.web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4438?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4438 published?
CVE-2006-4438 was published on 2006-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)