CVE-2004-2075
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Sophos Anti-Virus 3.78 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a MIME header that is not properly terminated.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.46 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.78 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.46 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2075?
CVE-2004-2075 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the infinite loop caused by improperly terminated MIME headers.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2075?
To address CVE-2004-2075, upgrade to a patched version of Sophos Anti-Virus that resolves this issue.
Which versions of Sophos Anti-Virus are affected by CVE-2004-2075?
CVE-2004-2075 affects Sophos Anti-Virus versions 3.46 and 3.78.
What impact does CVE-2004-2075 have on affected systems?
CVE-2004-2075 can cause a denial of service by making the affected Sophos Anti-Virus software enter an infinite loop.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2075 if I cannot immediately update?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2004-2075, so applying the appropriate update is essential.
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