How severe is CVE-2006-5937?

CVE-2006-5937 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5937 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5937?

CVE-2006-5937 primarily affects Grisoft Avg Antivirus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5937?

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-2006-5937 published?

CVE-2006-5937 was published on 2006-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5937

CVE-2006-5937 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grisoft Avg Antivirus 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Grisoft Avg Antivirus
Published: 2006-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple integer overflows in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 7.1.407 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) CAB or (2) RAR archives that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5937?: Multiple integer overflows in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 7.1.407 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) CAB or (2) RAR archives that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5937?: CVE-2006-5937 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5937 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5937?: CVE-2006-5937 primarily affects Grisoft Avg Antivirus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5937?: 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-2006-5937 published?: CVE-2006-5937 was published on 2006-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:grisoft:avg_antivirus:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grisoft:avg_antivirus:7.0.251:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grisoft:avg_antivirus:7.0.323:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grisoft:avg_antivirus:7.1.308:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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