# CVE-2006-4221: Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-08-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444899/100/100/threaded
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016705
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28418
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1424
- http://www.eeye.com/html/research/advisories/AD20060816.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3305
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21528
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/380277
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443471/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19554

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