7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-0994

First published: Wed May 10 2006(Updated: )

Multiple Sophos Anti-Virus products, including Anti-Virus for Windows 5.x before 5.2.1 and 4.x before 4.05, when cabinet file inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CAB file with "invalid folder count values," which leads to heap corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sophos Anti-Virus>4.00<4.05
Sophos Anti-Virus>=5.0.0<5.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0994?

    CVE-2006-0994 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0994?

    To fix CVE-2006-0994, upgrade to Sophos Anti-Virus version 5.2.1 or later, or 4.05 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2006-0994?

    CVE-2006-0994 affects multiple versions of Sophos Anti-Virus, specifically versions prior to 5.2.1 and 4.05.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2006-0994?

    CVE-2006-0994 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted CAB files.

  • Is cabinet file inspection a security risk as noted in CVE-2006-0994?

    Yes, enabling cabinet file inspection increases the risk, as it can lead to heap corruption if exploited.

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