CVE-2004-2276: Low severity F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus vulnerability
F-Secure Anti-Virus 5.41 and 5.42 on Windows, Client Security 5.50 and 5.52, 4.60 for Samba Servers, and 4.52 and earlier for Linux does not properly detect certain viruses in a PKZip archive, which allows viruses such as Sober.D and Sober.G to bypass initial detection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2276?
CVE-2004-2276 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of F-Secure Anti-Virus.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2276?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2276, update to the latest version of F-Secure Anti-Virus or apply the relevant patches provided by F-Secure.
What versions are affected by CVE-2004-2276?
CVE-2004-2276 affects F-Secure Anti-Virus versions 5.41, 5.42 on Windows, along with specific versions of Client Security and Linux.
What types of viruses bypass detection due to CVE-2004-2276?
CVE-2004-2276 allows certain viruses, particularly Sober.D and Sober.G, to bypass detection in PKZip archives.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2276?
While the recommended action is to update the software, temporary workarounds may involve using alternative antivirus methods or tools for scanning PKZip archives.