CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2273

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in the Verisign VUpdater.Install (i-Nav) ActiveX control allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary executable files without verifying Microsoft Cabinet (.CAB) files.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute malicious software on the victim's computer, leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

Immediately disable or uninstall the Verisign VUpdater.Install ActiveX control and block its execution in web browsers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The InstallProduct routine in the Verisign VUpdater.Install (aka i-Nav) ActiveX control does not verify Microsoft Cabinet (.CAB) files, which allows remote attackers to run an arbitrary executable file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS