What is the severity of CVE-2006-4839?

CVE-2006-4839 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption issues.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4839?

To mitigate CVE-2006-4839, update Sophos Anti-Virus to the latest version or apply available patches.

What version of Sophos Anti-Virus is affected by CVE-2006-4839?

CVE-2006-4839 specifically affects Sophos Anti-Virus version 5.1.

Can CVE-2006-4839 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-4839 can be exploited remotely by using a specially crafted file compliant with the Petite compression.

What impact does CVE-2006-4839 have on the system?

CVE-2006-4839 can lead to system denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.

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CVE-2006-4839

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/11/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-4839

First published: Wed Nov 01 2006(Updated: )

Sophos Anti-Virus 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a file that is compressed with Petite and contains a large number of sections.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sophos Anti-Virus	=5.1

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/22635

Remedy

http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/7609.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption issues.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4839?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4839, update Sophos Anti-Virus to the latest version or apply available patches.
What version of Sophos Anti-Virus is affected by CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 specifically affects Sophos Anti-Virus version 5.1.
Can CVE-2006-4839 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4839 can be exploited remotely by using a specially crafted file compliant with the Petite compression.
What impact does CVE-2006-4839 have on the system?
CVE-2006-4839 can lead to system denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption issues.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4839?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4839, update Sophos Anti-Virus to the latest version or apply available patches.
What version of Sophos Anti-Virus is affected by CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 specifically affects Sophos Anti-Virus version 5.1.
Can CVE-2006-4839 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4839 can be exploited remotely by using a specially crafted file compliant with the Petite compression.
What impact does CVE-2006-4839 have on the system?
CVE-2006-4839 can lead to system denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.