CVE-2004-2405: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2004
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in multiple F-Secure Anti-Virus products, including F-Secure Anti-Virus 5.42 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass scanning or cause a denial of service (crash or module restart), depending on the product, via a malformed LHA archive.

Affected Software

11 affected components
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=4.52
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=5.42
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=5.42
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=5.42
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=5.52
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=6.21
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=2004
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.60
F-Secure F-secure For Firewalls<=6.20
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security<=2004
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper<=6.32

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 18, 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-2004-2405?

CVE-2004-2405 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or bypass scanning.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2405?

To fix CVE-2004-2405, you should update F-Secure Anti-Virus products to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which F-Secure Anti-Virus products are affected by CVE-2004-2405?

CVE-2004-2405 affects multiple F-Secure Anti-Virus products including versions up to 5.42 and others based on the specified CPEs.

4

What exploits are possible with CVE-2004-2405?

Exploiting CVE-2004-2405 could allow remote attackers to cause product crashes or bypass the antivirus scanning process.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2004-2405?

Mitigation for CVE-2004-2405 involves ensuring that your antivirus software is always updated to the most secure version available.

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