CVE-2004-1762: High severity F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in F-Secure Anti-Virus (FSAV) 4.52 for Linux before Hotfix 3 allows the Sober.D worm to bypass FASV.

Affected Software

3 affected components
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.50_hotfix_1
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.50_hotfix_2
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.51_hotfix_2

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1762?

CVE-2004-1762 is classified as a vulnerability that allows the Sober.D worm to bypass F-Secure Anti-Virus.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1762?

To fix CVE-2004-1762, you need to update F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux to version 4.52 or later, specifically after Hotfix 3.

3

Which versions of F-Secure Anti-Virus are affected by CVE-2004-1762?

CVE-2004-1762 affects F-Secure Anti-Virus versions 4.50 Hotfix 1, 4.50 Hotfix 2, and 4.51 Hotfix 2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1762 considered?

CVE-2004-1762 is considered a security vulnerability due to its impact on the effectiveness of antivirus detection.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-1762 if I cannot update immediately?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2004-1762, and updating is the recommended solution.

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