CVE-2004-2220: Medium severity F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.30 and 6.31 does not properly detect certain password-protected files in a ZIP file, which allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protection.

Affected Software

3 affected components
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.30
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.30_sr1
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.31

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 17, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2220?

CVE-2004-2220 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow malicious remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2220?

To fix CVE-2004-2220, you should upgrade to a newer version of F-Secure Anti-Virus that properly handles password-protected files.

3

What versions of F-Secure Anti-Virus are affected by CVE-2004-2220?

CVE-2004-2220 affects F-Secure Anti-Virus versions 6.30, 6.30_SR1, and 6.31 for Microsoft Exchange.

4

What types of files are involved in CVE-2004-2220?

CVE-2004-2220 involves certain password-protected files within ZIP archives that are not detected by the software.

5

Can CVE-2004-2220 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2004-2220 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to deliver malware concealed in password-protected ZIP files.

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