CVE-2006-4839: Medium severity sophos sophos anti-virus vulnerability
Published Nov 1, 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sophos Anti-Virus=5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 1, 2006
CVE Published
03:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption issues.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4839?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4839, update Sophos Anti-Virus to the latest version or apply available patches.
3
What version of Sophos Anti-Virus is affected by CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 specifically affects Sophos Anti-Virus version 5.1.
4
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.
5
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.