CVE-2006-6352
First published: Thu Dec 07 2006(Updated: )
FRISK Software F-Prot Antivirus before 4.6.7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted ACE file. NOTE: this issue has at least a partial overlap with CVE-2006-6294.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-PROT Antivirus | <=4.6.6 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16f |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-December/051096.html
- http://gleg.net/fprot.txt
- http://www.f-prot.com/news/gen_news/061201_release_unix467.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21420
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017331
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-12.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23328
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1998
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30707
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2892
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453475/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6352?
CVE-2006-6352 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
Which versions of F-Prot Antivirus are affected by CVE-2006-6352?
CVE-2006-6352 affects F-Prot Antivirus versions before 4.6.7 and specifically version 3.16f.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6352?
To fix CVE-2006-6352, upgrade F-Prot Antivirus to version 4.6.7 or later.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2006-6352?
CVE-2006-6352 allows user-assisted remote attackers to exploit a crafted ACE file, leading to an infinite loop and denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6352 if I cannot upgrade?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2006-6352; the recommended action is to upgrade to a patched version.
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