CVE-2006-3976

Unspecified vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan before 1.1.0.1048 allows remote attackers to install arbitrary files

published August 4, 2006

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan makes it possible for remote attackers to install arbitrary files! This could turn your security solution into a delivery service for malware! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a security guard who lets anyone waltz right past the entrance without checking their bags โ€” a simple oversight can lead to chaos inside! If exploited, an attacker could install any kind of malicious software on your system, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even complete system takeovers. This vulnerability could turn your trusted antivirus solution into a gateway for cybercriminals!

Put simply

Think of it like a security guard who lets anyone waltz right past the entrance without checking their bags โ€” a simple oversight can lead to chaos inside! This unspecified vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass security measures in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan versions before 1.1.0.1048, enabling them to install arbitrary files on affected systems.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could install any kind of malicious software on your system, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even complete system takeovers. This vulnerability could turn your trusted antivirus solution into a gateway for cybercriminals! Update your CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan to version 1.1.0.1048 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure your security policies are up to date and conduct regular audits of your security solutions to catch any similar issues in the future. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03815 ยท 90.0th percentile
Published
2006-08-04T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 AUG 23:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan before 1.1.0.1048 allows remote attackers to install arbitrary files
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