CVE-2006-5646: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 01 2006(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in 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 archive scanning is enabled, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (memory corruption) via a CHM file with an LZX decompression header that specifies a Window_size of 0.
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 | =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 | =4.5.11 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =4.5.12 | |
| 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 | =5.0.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.0.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.0.4 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =5.2.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS | =6.0.4 | |
| Sophos Endpoint Security And Control | <=6.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5646?
CVE-2006-5646 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5646?
To fix CVE-2006-5646, upgrade Sophos Anti-Virus and Endpoint Security to version 6.0.5 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5646?
CVE-2006-5646 affects versions of Sophos Anti-Virus before 6.0.5 and specific versions of Anti-Virus for Linux before 5.0.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5646?
CVE-2006-5646 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2006-5646 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5646 can be exploited remotely by sending a malicious CHM file to the target system.
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