7.6CVSSHIGH
Description
Integer overflow in multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Internet Security 2006 through 2008, Anti-Virus 2006 through 2008, and others, when configured to scan inside compressed archives, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM compressed archive file, which triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/32352
secunia.com
http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2008-3.shtml
f-secure.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31846
securityfocus.com
and 3 more references View all →
Timeline
Published
Feb 6, 2009
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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