CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4221

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code in the context of a user visiting a malicious website, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

Update the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control to version 3.20.0284.0 or later. Consider disabling unused ActiveX controls in browsers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS