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CVE-2006-3975: Broadcom eTrust Antivirus WebScan can run malicious code remotely

CVE-2006-3975 · published 20 years ago

Summary

The WebScan component of Broadcom eTrust Antivirus may let an attacker send specially crafted data that tricks the program into running any code they choose. This could give the attacker control over the affected computer. Apply the latest security update from Broadcom or disable WebScan until the patch is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
broadcom	etrust_antivirus_webscan	All versions `cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_antivirus_webscan::::::::`

Original advisory text

Unspecified vulnerability in CA eTrust Antivirus WebScan allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to "improper bounds checking when processing certain user input."

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21320 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016637
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442244/100/0/threaded
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3166 Vendor Advisory
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34509 Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

7.5 High

Exploitation

4% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published4 Aug 2006

Updated25 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2006-3975 · NVD

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