CVE-2006-6335: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 12 2006(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in Sophos Anti-Virus scanning engine before 2.40 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a SIT archive with a long filename that is not null-terminated, which triggers a heap-based overflow in veex.dll due to improper length calculation, and (2) a CPIO archive, with a long filename that is not null-terminated, which triggers a stack-based overflow in veex.dll.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Anti-Virus | <=2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-046.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-045.html
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/17340.html
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/21637.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21563
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23325
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4919
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30852
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30851
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454211/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454197/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6335?
CVE-2006-6335 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6335?
To fix CVE-2006-6335, update Sophos Anti-Virus to version 2.40 or later.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2006-6335?
CVE-2006-6335 can be exploited by remote attackers sending specially crafted SIT or CPIO archives.
Which versions of Sophos Anti-Virus are affected by CVE-2006-6335?
CVE-2006-6335 affects all versions of Sophos Anti-Virus prior to 2.40.
What are the implications of CVE-2006-6335 for users of Sophos Anti-Virus?
Users of affected versions of Sophos Anti-Virus are at risk of having their systems compromised or data exfiltrated.
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