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6.4

Dr.Web Linux scanner may execute code via malicious LHA

CVE-2006-4438 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The Dr.Web Scanner for Linux up to version 4.33 can be tricked by a specially crafted LHA archive that contains an overly long directory name. This flaw lets an attacker run their own code on the server that processes the file. Update to the newest version released by Dr.Web or apply the vendor's patch as soon as possible.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
doctor_web_ltd dr.web <= 4.33_for_linux
cpe:2.3:a:doctor_web_ltd:dr.web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Heap-based buffer overflow in SpIDer for Dr.Web Scanner for Linux 4.33, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LHA archive with an extended header t...
Heap-based buffer overflow in SpIDer for Dr.Web Scanner for Linux 4.33, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LHA archive with an extended header that contains a long directory name.
References
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
6.4 Medium
Exploitation
11% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published20 Sep 2006
Updated25 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-4438 · NVD
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