CVE-2006-4438

Dr.Web Scanner for Linux < 4.33_for_linux - Remote Code Execution via LHA Archive Extended Header

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4438. PoCs published by Guay-Leroux.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a heap overflow vulnerability in Dr.Web 4.33 antivirus for Linux by crafting a malicious LHA file. It uses a NOP sled and shellcode to achieve remote code execution when the file is scanned.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Guay-Leroux · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2404

This exploit targets a heap overflow vulnerability in Dr.Web 4.33 antivirus for Linux by crafting a malicious LHA file. It uses a NOP sled and shellcode to achieve remote code execution when the file is scanned.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Dr.Web 4.33 antivirus for Linux
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable version of Dr.Web antivirus installed · Ability to deliver the malicious LHA file to the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20119
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22019
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3719

Scores

EPSS 0.1024
EPSS Percentile 95.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
doctor_web_ltd/dr.web < 4.33_for_linux
Published Sep 20, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026