CVE-2006-6409: Critical severity f-secure f-secure anti-virus vulnerability
F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux Gateways 4.65 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (possibly fatal scan error), and possibly 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-2006-6409?
CVE-2006-6409 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and bypass virus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6409?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6409, upgrade to the latest version of F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux Gateways that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2006-6409 have on my system?
CVE-2006-6409 can lead to service disruption and possibly allow threats to be undetected on affected systems.
Is CVE-2006-6409 specific to certain versions of F-Secure?
Yes, CVE-2006-6409 specifically affects F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux Gateways version 4.65.
Can CVE-2006-6409 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6409 can be exploited remotely by attackers through manipulation of multipart/mixed MIME files.