CVE-2007-3971: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 25, 2007
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Updated

Integer overflow in ESET NOD32 Antivirus before 2.2289 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and disk consumption) via a crafted ASPACK packed file, which triggers an infinite loop.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus<=2.2289

Event History

Jul 25, 2007
CVE Published
05:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3971?

CVE-2007-3971 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential to cause significant CPU and disk consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3971?

To address CVE-2007-3971, you should update ESET NOD32 Antivirus to a version later than 2.2289.

3

Which versions of ESET NOD32 Antivirus are affected by CVE-2007-3971?

ESET NOD32 Antivirus versions up to and including 2.2289 are vulnerable to CVE-2007-3971.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-3971 facilitate?

CVE-2007-3971 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by exploiting an integer overflow in the software.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2007-3971 on systems?

The impact of CVE-2007-3971 includes the potential for an infinite loop, leading to performance degradation and system unavailability.

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