HIGH
CVE-2006-0337
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 21, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in multiple F-Secure Anti-Virus products and versions for Windows and Linux, including Anti-Virus for Windows Servers 5.52 and earlier, Internet Security 2004, 2005 and 2006, and Anti-Virus for Linux Servers 4.64 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ZIP archives.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-0337 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
f-secure4 product(s)
f-secure anti-virusf-secure internet securityinternet gatekeepersolutions based on f-secure personal express
Source: NVD CPE · 43 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/18529Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2006-1.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/18529Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-0337
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 21, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-0337 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.