How severe is CVE-2006-6676?

CVE-2006-6676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6676?

CVE-2006-6676 primarily affects Eset Software Nod32 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-2006-6676?

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-2006-6676 published?

CVE-2006-6676 was published on 2006-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6676

CVE-2006-6676 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus
Published: 2006-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the (a) OLE2 and (b) CHM parsers for ESET NOD32 Antivirus before 1.1743 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .DOC or (2) .CAB file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6676?: Integer overflow in the (a) OLE2 and (b) CHM parsers for ESET NOD32 Antivirus before 1.1743 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .DOC or (2) .CAB file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-6676?: CVE-2006-6676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6676?: CVE-2006-6676 primarily affects Eset Software Nod32 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-2006-6676?: 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-2006-6676 published?: CVE-2006-6676 was published on 2006-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:eset_software:nod32_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset_software:nod32_antivirus:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset_software:nod32_antivirus:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset_software:nod32_antivirus:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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