CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6408

First published: Sun Dec 10 2006(Updated: )

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Mail Servers 5.5.10 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.5.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6408?

    CVE-2006-6408 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass virus detection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6408?

    To fix CVE-2006-6408, upgrade Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Mail Servers to a more recent and secure version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2006-6408?

    Exploiting CVE-2006-6408 can lead to the delivery of virus-infected emails without detection, posing significant security risks.

  • What versions of Kaspersky are affected by CVE-2006-6408?

    CVE-2006-6408 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Mail Servers version 5.5.10.

  • Can CVE-2006-6408 be exploited in all environments?

    CVE-2006-6408 can potentially be exploited in any environment using the affected version of Kaspersky on Linux Mail Servers.

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