HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-1614
MEDIUM

CVE-2006-1614

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 6, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in the PE header parser (libclamav/pe.c) in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.88.1, when ArchiveMaxFileSize is disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-1614 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 ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

clam_anti-virus1 product(s)
clamav
Source: NVD CPE · 30 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (52)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-1614
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 6, 2006

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2006-1614 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.