CVE-2006-3977

Unspecified vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan before 1.1.0.1048 has unknown impact and remote attackers related to "improper processing of outdated…

published August 4, 2006

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

⚠️ There's a sneaky vulnerability lurking in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan before version 1.1.0.1048, and we don't know its full effects just yet! Think of it like a restaurant that’s been using outdated ingredients in its special dish. No one knows if that expired spice will spoil the meal or just make it taste off, but it’s a mystery waiting to be found out! If exploited, this vulnerability may lead to unknown consequences that could compromise your antivirus protection. It’s like serving a dish that could either be a culinary delight or result in a nasty surprise for your guests. Everyone's anxiously holding their breath!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that’s been using outdated ingredients in its special dish. No one knows if that expired spice will spoil the meal or just make it taste off, but it’s a mystery waiting to be found out! This vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan involves improper processing of outdated components, raising concerns about potential remote exploitation without clear visibility into the outcomes.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability may lead to unknown consequences that could compromise your antivirus protection. It’s like serving a dish that could either be a culinary delight or result in a nasty surprise for your guests. Everyone's anxiously holding their breath! To protect yourself, make sure to update CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan to the latest version. Regularly check for updates and patches to ensure you’re not using outdated components. You've got this! Stay vigilant, update your software, and you'll be a hero in defending against unseen threats! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03815 · 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eTrust Antivirus WebScan before 1.1.0.1048 has unknown impact and remote attackers related to "improper processing of outdated…
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