CVE-2006-3489: Medium severity F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2006
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Updated

F-Secure Anti-Virus 2003 through 2006 and other versions, Internet Security 2003 through 2006, and Service Platform for Service Providers 6.x and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus scanning via a crafted filename.

Affected Software

16 affected components
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=5.44
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=5.52
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=5.61
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus<=6.01
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.5
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.51
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=5.52
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2003
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2004
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2005
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2006
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2003
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2004
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2005
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2006
F-Secure F-secure Service Platform For Service Providers

Event History

Jul 10, 2006
CVE Published
10:05 PM
Jul 11, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3489?

CVE-2006-3489 has a moderate severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass anti-virus scanning.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3489?

To fix CVE-2006-3489, update to a supported version of F-Secure Anti-Virus or Internet Security that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which F-Secure versions are affected by CVE-2006-3489?

CVE-2006-3489 affects F-Secure Anti-Virus versions 2003 through 2006, Internet Security versions 2003 through 2006, and Service Platform for Service Providers versions 6.x and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2006-3489 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3489 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted filenames to bypass scanning.

5

What types of F-Secure products does CVE-2006-3489 impact?

CVE-2006-3489 impacts F-Secure Anti-Virus, F-Secure Internet Security, and F-Secure Service Platform products.

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