CVE-2006-5645: Medium severity SOPHOS Anti-Virus vulnerability
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 headsize and packsize fields set to zero.
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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.