CVE-2006-4221 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control, specifically versions prior to 3.20.0284.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, requiring medium attack complexity but leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and potential for remote code execution, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:egatherer:2.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.42.243CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:egatherer:2.42.243:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.