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CVE-2006-2482: Heap-based buffer overflow in the TZipTV component in (1) ZipTV for Delphi 7 2006.1.26 and for C++ Builder 200

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CVE-2006-2482 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ziptv for c\+\+ builder, ziptv for delphi 7, pentasuite-pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the TZipTV component in (1) ZipTV for Delphi 7 2006.1.26 and for C++ Builder 2006-1.16, (2) PentaZip 8.5.1.190 and PentaSuite-PRO 8.5.1.221, and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ARJ archive with a long header. NOTE: the ACE archive vector is covered by CVE-2005-2856.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-119
Published2006-09-08
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: microchip data systems · pentaware

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Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

microchip data systems ziptv for c\+\+ builder DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2006.1.16
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2006.1.16
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ziptv-for-c++-builder || rpm -q ziptv-for-c++-builder || ziptv-for-c++-builder --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2006.1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison ziptv-for-c++-builder sudo apt install ziptv-for-c++-builder=<VERSION_BEFORE_2006.1.16> sudo apt-mark hold ziptv-for-c++-builder
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list ziptv-for-c++-builder sudo dnf downgrade ziptv-for-c++-builder-<VERSION_BEFORE_2006.1.16> sudo dnf versionlock add ziptv-for-c++-builder
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
microchip data systems ziptv for delphi 7 DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2006.1.26
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2006.1.26
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ziptv-for-delphi-7 || rpm -q ziptv-for-delphi-7 || ziptv-for-delphi-7 --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2006.1.26 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison ziptv-for-delphi-7 sudo apt install ziptv-for-delphi-7=<VERSION_BEFORE_2006.1.26> sudo apt-mark hold ziptv-for-delphi-7
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list ziptv-for-delphi-7 sudo dnf downgrade ziptv-for-delphi-7-<VERSION_BEFORE_2006.1.26> sudo dnf versionlock add ziptv-for-delphi-7
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
pentaware pentasuite-pro DOWNGRADE
Affected: 8.5.1.221
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.5.1.221
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy pentasuite-pro || rpm -q pentasuite-pro || pentasuite-pro --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.5.1.221 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison pentasuite-pro sudo apt install pentasuite-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5.1.221> sudo apt-mark hold pentasuite-pro
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list pentasuite-pro sudo dnf downgrade pentasuite-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5.1.221> sudo dnf versionlock add pentasuite-pro
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
pentaware pentazip DOWNGRADE
Affected: 8.5.1.190
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.5.1.190
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy pentazip || rpm -q pentazip || pentazip --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.5.1.190 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison pentazip sudo apt install pentazip=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5.1.190> sudo apt-mark hold pentazip
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list pentazip sudo dnf downgrade pentazip-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5.1.190> sudo dnf versionlock add pentazip
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2482?

ziptv for c\+\+ builder: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; ziptv for delphi 7: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; pentasuite-pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2482 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2482 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-2482 affect?

CVE-2006-2482 affects ziptv for c\+\+ builder, ziptv for delphi 7, pentasuite-pro. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in the TZipTV component in (1) ZipTV for Delphi 7 2006.1.26 and for C++ Builder 2006-1.16, (2) PentaZip 8.5.1.190 and PentaSuite-PRO 8.5.1.221, and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execut

How urgent is CVE-2006-2482?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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