CVE-2006-6458
First published: Mon Dec 11 2006(Updated: )
The Trend Micro scan engine before 8.320 for Windows and before 8.150 on HP-UX and AIX, as used in Trend Micro PC Cillin - Internet Security 2006, Office Scan 7.3, and Server Protect 5.58, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and system hang) via a malformed RAR archive with an Archive Header section with the head_size and pack_size fields set to zero, which triggers an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro OfficeScan XG | =7.3 | |
| Trend Micro PC Cillin - Internet Security 2006 | ||
| Trend Micro ServerProtect for Windows | =5.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6458?
CVE-2006-6458 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How does CVE-2006-6458 exploit the system?
CVE-2006-6458 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending a malformed RAR archive to consume CPU resources and potentially cause a system hang.
What versions of Trend Micro are affected by CVE-2006-6458?
CVE-2006-6458 affects Trend Micro PC Cillin - Internet Security 2006, Office Scan 7.3, and ServerProtect 5.58.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6458?
To fix CVE-2006-6458, update the Trend Micro software to the latest versions that have addressed this vulnerability.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2006-6458?
If you are running an affected version of Trend Micro software, your system is vulnerable to CVE-2006-6458.
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