CVE-2004-2442: Medium severity F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
·
Updated

Multiple interpretation error in various F-Secure Anti-Virus products, including Workstation 5.43 and earlier, Windows Servers 5.50 and earlier, MIMEsweeper 5.50 and earlier, Anti-Virus for Linux Servers and Gateways 4.61 and earlier, and other products, allows remote attackers to bypass antivirus protection via a compressed file with both local and global headers set to zero, which does not prevent the compressed file from being opened on the target system.

Affected Software

44 affected components
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=5.41
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper=6.32
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper=6.3
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.0
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.61
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.5
F-Secure F-secure Personal Express=4.6
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.30
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.52
F-Secure F-secure Personal Express=4.7
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.52
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.41
F-Secure F-secure For Firewalls=6.20
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.51
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2005
F-Secure F-secure Personal Express=4.5
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.5
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.51
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.52
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.30_sr1
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2004
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.52
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2005
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper=6.41
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.55
F-Secure F-secure Personal Express=5.0
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper=6.4
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.31
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.2
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2004
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.21
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=6.01
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.43
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.61
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.5
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper=2.6
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.41
F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper=6.31
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.0
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.60
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.51

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/13263/

Patch Available

http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2004-3.shtml

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11732

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2442?

The severity of CVE-2004-2442 is considered high due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass antivirus protection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2442?

To fix CVE-2004-2442, update affected F-Secure Anti-Virus products to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

Which F-Secure products are affected by CVE-2004-2442?

CVE-2004-2442 affects multiple F-Secure Anti-Virus products, including versions 5.43 and earlier, for Windows Servers, Linux Servers, and others.

4

Can CVE-2004-2442 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-2442 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to bypass antivirus detection.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2004-2442 on system security?

The impact of CVE-2004-2442 on system security is significant, as it may allow malicious files to evade detection and compromise the system.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203