How severe is CVE-2006-6179?

CVE-2006-6179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6179?

CVE-2006-6179 affects Trend Micro Officescan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6179?

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-2006-6179 published?

CVE-2006-6179 was published on 2006-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6179

CVE-2006-6179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Officescan 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trend Micro Officescan
Published: 2006-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in PCCSRV\Web_console\RemoteInstallCGI\CgiRemoteInstall.exe for Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 before build 7.3.0.1089 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6179?: Buffer overflow in PCCSRV\Web_console\RemoteInstallCGI\CgiRemoteInstall.exe for Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 before build 7.3.0.1089 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-6179?: CVE-2006-6179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6179?: CVE-2006-6179 affects Trend Micro Officescan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6179?: 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-2006-6179 published?: CVE-2006-6179 was published on 2006-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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