CVE-2006-6407: Medium severity f-prot f-prot antivirus vulnerability
F-Prot Antivirus for Linux x86 Mail Servers 4.6.6 allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection by inserting invalid characters into base64 encoded content in a multipart/mixed MIME file, as demonstrated with the EICAR test file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6407?
CVE-2006-6407 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to bypass antivirus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6407?
Fixing CVE-2006-6407 involves upgrading F-Prot Antivirus for Linux Mail Servers to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2006-6407 exploit?
CVE-2006-6407 exploits the ability to insert invalid characters into base64 encoded content in multipart/mixed MIME files.
Which versions of F-Prot Antivirus are affected by CVE-2006-6407?
F-Prot Antivirus for Linux x86 Mail Servers version 4.6.6 is specifically affected by CVE-2006-6407.
Can CVE-2006-6407 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6407 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass virus detection.