CVE-2006-5645
First published: Wed Nov 01 2006(Updated: )
Sophos Anti-Virus and Endpoint Security before 6.0.5, Anti-Virus for Linux before 5.0.10, and other platforms before 4.11, when "Enabled scanning of archives" is set, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed RAR archive with an Archive Header section with the head_size and pack_size fields set to zero.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.04 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.0.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.5.12 | |
| Sophos Endpoint Agent | <=6.04 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.5.11 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.7.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.7.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.0.4 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.2.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.05 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.5.3 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.5.4 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =6.0.4 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.0.1 | |
| =4.04 | ||
| =4.05 | ||
| =4.5.3 | ||
| =4.5.4 | ||
| =4.5.11 | ||
| =4.5.12 | ||
| =4.7.1 | ||
| =4.7.2 | ||
| =5.0.1 | ||
| =5.0.2 | ||
| =5.0.4 | ||
| =5.1 | ||
| =5.2 | ||
| =5.2.1 | ||
| =6.0.4 | ||
| <=6.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=439
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22591
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017132
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474683/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20816
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018450
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/7609.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4239
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5645?
CVE-2006-5645 has a moderate severity level as it can cause denial of service due to an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5645?
To fix CVE-2006-5645, update your Sophos Anti-Virus or Endpoint Security software to the latest version.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5645?
CVE-2006-5645 affects multiple versions of Sophos Anti-Virus and Endpoint Security prior to specific patches including versions before 6.0.5 and 5.0.10.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-5645 exploit?
CVE-2006-5645 exploits the archive scanning functionality by using a malformed RAR archive to trigger a denial of service.
Can CVE-2006-5645 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5645 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted RAR files.
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