CVE-2007-3971: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 25 2007(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ESET NOD32 Antivirus | <=2.2289 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.eset.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3469&Itemid=26
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24988
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26124
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018436
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2923
- http://osvdb.org/37977
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2602
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35525
- http://www.nruns.com/[n.runs-SA-2007.017]%20-%20NOD32%20Antivirus%20ASPACK%20parsing%20Infinite%20Loop%20Advisory.txt
- http://www.nruns.com/[n.runs-SA-2007.017]%20-%20NOD32%20Antivirus%20ASPACK%20parsing%20Infinite%20Loop%20Advisory.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474245/100/0/threaded
- http://www.nruns.com/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.017%5D%20-%20NOD32%20Antivirus%20ASPACK%20parsing%20Infinite%20Loop%20Advisory.pdf
- http://www.nruns.com/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.017%5D%20-%20NOD32%20Antivirus%20ASPACK%20parsing%20Infinite%20Loop%20Advisory.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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